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1201 Hollister Ave

Bayview Heights, SF 94124 4967001 2 units · 2 fl · 1929

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview Heights average of 2.7.

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 1201 Hollister Ave 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 1929
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1929
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1929
Total area2,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4967001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1210 Gilman Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
October 26, 1988

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1201 Hollister Avenue in Bayview Heights, owned by Fernando Ramirez, is a two-story structure built in 1929 classified as a Flat & Store with 4 units or less. The property has experienced recurring sanitation challenges in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues between June and December 2024, including at least eight documented cases of abandoned garbage and debris on streets and sidewalks. While most of these cases were resolved through the appropriate city agencies (including Recology and PW - Street and Environmental Services), their frequency suggests an ongoing waste management concern in the surrounding area.

In addition to the sanitation issues, there were two water-related incidents in October 2024 involving graffiti on water infrastructure, with both cases being resolved through the Public Utilities Commission, notably related to the exchange of older hydrants for modern replacements. Earlier in 2024, there was also a housing inspection complaint concerning peeling paint, which was accepted by the Department of Building Inspection. While this multi-family residential building has maintained compliance with city regulations, the pattern of sanitation-related incidents and the presence of age-related infrastructure issues like the paint concern and older fire hydrants may be of interest to potential residents.

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Risk rating

How 1201 Hollister Ave'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
29thpercentile

Out of 54 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1201 Hollister Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 25
Request for service
building inspection - request for service

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