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490 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2769041 8 units · 2 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 490 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 1926
2 or more units
8 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1926
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area4,086 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2769041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Mullins Edward J & Linda L 5 Mullins Ct Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
May 23, 2019

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Initial analysis

490 Collingwood Street is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Mullins Living Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, including a major electrical upgrade in 2019-2020 that involved installing new subpanels, circuits, lighting, and smoke detectors in all eight units, as well as the addition of two ground floor dwelling units (ADUs) permitted under Ordinance 162-16. The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $80,000, but is currently listed as non-compliant with active violations related to the earthquake safety program, including issues with final sign-off and certification, with a director hearing scheduled for February 28, 2024. Recent maintenance concerns have emerged, with multiple sewer and water leak incidents reported between late 2024 and early 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and modernization, with completed projects including balcony repair (1986), kitchen electrical upgrades (1985), and various routine inspections. However, some ongoing issues persist, including active violations regarding the soft-story retrofit program and recent water-related problems. The property has experienced several maintenance-related complaints over the years, including concerns about trash management (2012) and a crumbling cement wall (2004), though most historical complaints have been resolved. A recent legalization filing for a roof deck in 2023 indicates ongoing property modifications.

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Risk rating

How 490 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
12thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1125 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

490 Collingwood St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 05
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitJun 08
Work category: 1m; installation of 2 - 9,000 btuh mini-split heat pumps.

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