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432 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2769007 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

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 432 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2769007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Margatan James
Mailing address
703 Rockwood Dr San Jose CA 95129
Last sale
082619

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 432 Collingwood St is a century-old, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, currently owned by James Margatan. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent work completed in October 2023 involving a substantial kitchen remodel in Unit A, including electrical upgrades with a new subpanel and the installation of 21 recessed lights throughout the unit, with a total project cost of $40,000. Prior improvements in 2019 included kitchen and bathroom renovations, flooring replacement, and interior painting totaling $26,000, with corresponding electrical and plumbing upgrades. Historical records show maintenance work in 2005 included bathroom renovations and repairs for water damage, while a reroofing project was initiated in 2006.

The building has experienced two notable incidents in 2004, involving unauthorized demolition work and a reported gas leak, though both issues were promptly addressed and are not currently active. Recent maintenance concerns include tree root damage to the sidewalk reported in 2021, which remains open, and prior sidewalk defects noted in 2020/2021. The property has generated several parking-related complaints between 2018-2024, primarily involving vehicles blocking driveways or parking on the sidewalk, though these issues have generally been resolved through enforcement action. The building's recent history indicates regular maintenance and upgrading of both units, with particular attention paid to kitchen and bathroom improvements, lighting, and electrical systems.

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Risk rating

How 432 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
92th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.4%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 4.1%
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

432 Collingwood St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Oct 05
Unit a: 1 kitchen remodel like for like. install subpanel. install 21 recessed lights throughout the house.
$40,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 05
Unit a: kitchen remodel

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