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470 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2769039 9 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 470 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 1965
2 or more units
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area10,296 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2769039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henisey Kenneth B
Mailing address
470 Collingwood St Apt 8 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
050820

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Initial analysis

The three-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building at 470 Collingwood Street, owned by Kenneth B. Henisey and constructed in 1965, has undergone significant recent activity, particularly in Unit 9. As of September 2024, there are active complaints regarding unauthorized construction work in Unit 9, including removal of walls and structural beams, common plumbing rerouting, and electrical work without proper permits, despite earlier approved permits for kitchen and bathroom renovations, including new showers, electrical work, and plumbing fixtures. The building has a documented history of attention to safety and structural integrity, having completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3, CFC Issued) and addressed various fire safety issues over the years, including alarm system maintenance, extinguisher servicing, and combustible materials concerns, all of which were eventually corrected. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates and improvements to individual units, with completed projects including steel beam repairs in the garage (2020), and various unit renovations between 2006 and 2024, though some proposed projects have been withdrawn or completed without proper permits.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2025, primarily related to driveway blockages. Historical records show the building has been responsive to maintenance requirements, including final inspections for multiple units (5, 6, 8, and 9) and various renovation projects across different units, suggesting ongoing property upkeep. The building's historical violations from 2000-2006 have all been marked as abated, including fire extinguisher and smoke door issues, indicating these problems were resolved in accordance with compliance requirements. While the recent unauthorized work in Unit 9 has raised concerns about proper permit adherence, the overall pattern of building improvements and safety compliance suggests active property management, though some recent work has occurred beyond the scope of approved permits.

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Risk rating

How 470 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
7th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.5%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 32.2%
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

470 Collingwood St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 08
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 13
Blocking driveway cite only

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