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481 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2770020A 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 481 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area1,556 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2770020A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Grinfelds Vesma
Mailing address
3800 21st St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
030612

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 481 Collingwood Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by Vesma Grinfelds, has undergone several notable maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1925. Most recently, in September 2024, the building received a substantial upgrade with the replacement of its rear staircase at a cost of $27,500, while a prior significant maintenance project was completed in 2019 with the reroofing of the structure, valued at $10,000. The building's infrastructure maintenance has been attended to through various permitted work, including sidewalk repair in December 2005, demonstrating ongoing upkeep of both the building and its surrounding areas.

The property has experienced minimal issues requiring city intervention, with the most recent incident occurring in July 2023 involving an overflowing city garbage can, which was promptly resolved by Recology. Between late 2017 and 2018, there were multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, though all were resolved either through officer response or the vehicles being gone upon arrival. A bent 'No Parking' sign was repaired in January 2015, and the rear staircase replacement permit has been appropriately processed through the planning department as an exact replacement within the building's existing footprint. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to structural and safety elements, particularly with the recent staircase replacement and previous roofing work.

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Risk rating

How 481 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
57th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.9%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 5.1%
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

481 Collingwood St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Sep 23
Replacement of rear staircase.like for like
$27,500 · Complete
Planning RecordSep 23
Exact replacement of rear stairs in buildable area.

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