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126-128 Hancock St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584058 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 126-128 Hancock 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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 1907
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3584058
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dennis James Zografos & Jud 2052 Monument Drive Lincoln CA 95648
Last sale

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126 Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
128 Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 126-128 Hancock Street, owned by Zografos 2003 Revoc Lvg Tru, was constructed in 1907 and is classified as Flats & Duplex. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its history, with the most recent concerns centering on plumbing problems. In August 2023, complaints were filed regarding a malfunctioning sink and problematic bathroom fixture layout, including an overhanging countertop and inadequate fixture clearance. These issues were addressed by January 2024 through completed plumbing work. The building has a history of violations and complaints from 2001, when multiple safety and maintenance issues were documented, including problems with fire safety equipment, exterior doors, combustible storage, and gas utility access - all of which were resolved by July 2001. A routine apartment inspection from 2007 (record number 200732945) was noted as "Routines" with no specific violations identified.

The property has required various improvements over its history, including an attempt to install aluminum windows in 1985, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. More recently, multiple 311 calls between 2013 and 2021 have been logged for general cleaning issues, primarily involving loose garbage and waste removal from the surrounding area, suggesting ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and waste management in the vicinity. A streetlight flickering issue was reported and resolved in 2016, though this was an external, public infrastructure matter. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's recent plumbing issues in 2023-2024 indicate that some maintenance challenges persist, though these have been addressed through official work completed in early 2024.

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Risk rating

How 126-128 Hancock 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
8thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1176 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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126-128 Hancock St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit May 05
Work category: 1p; gas line repair
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