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278-280 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2697011 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 278-280 Collingwood St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,774 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2697011
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Lawrence Franzella & Michae
Mailing address
Lawrence Franzella & Michae 3321 Crestmoor Drive San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
061900

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280 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
278 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 278-280 Collingwood St, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905, currently owned by Lawrence Franzella & Michae. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a house trap replacement completed in July 2024 and a reroofing project worth $15,000 initiated in June 2020. Historical improvements include a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel completed in 2003, which involved new fixtures, cabinets, and wiring. The building has maintained compliance with necessary permits, though there was a cluster of permit renewals in 2000 for various expired applications.

The property has faced some recent infrastructure challenges, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sewer issues, including a sewage backup in January and an area water main break in October. There are ongoing concerns with tree roots lifting the sidewalk, as evidenced by two open cases from December 2023 and April 2024. Recent municipal service interactions include a resolved garbage and debris issue in June 2024, a curb defect reported in November 2023, and a faded sign repair completed in October 2023. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and prompt response to infrastructure issues, though the recent sewer-related incidents may be of note to potential residents. The property's location has experienced typical urban challenges, such as parking enforcement issues and occasional encampment reports, though these are more reflective of the neighborhood context than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 278-280 Collingwood St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
64th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 460 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.1%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 9.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

278-280 Collingwood St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Plumbing Permit Jul 16
Work category: 1p; replacing housetrap
Complete
311 RequestJan 06
Sewage back up

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