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184-186 Cora St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6303017 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 184-186 Cora 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 1906
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,574 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6303017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robin Qihua Cai & Janice Ju
Mailing address
Cai Robin Q & Zhou Janice J 9 Bryce Canyon Wy Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
051608

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184 Cora St, San Francisco, CA 94134
186 Cora St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 184-186 Cora Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by Robin Qihua Cai & Janice Ju, has a documented history dating back to its 1906 construction. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent concerns centering around missing side sewer vent covers, with three such reports filed in late 2024 and early 2025 (two currently open and one closed as "not found at location"). The building underwent reroofing work in 2006 (cost: $4,000), and earlier improvements included window installations in 1995 and 1997. Historically, there have been significant habitability concerns, including a 1995 complaint about roof leaks and mildew, and a 1997 issue with inadequate heating in habitable rooms, though these problems were officially abated.

Recent incidents (as of 2024-2025) primarily involve exterior concerns such as sidewalk maintenance, tree overgrowth, and various types of garbage and debris on or near the property, with multiple reports of these issues to city services. A shared spaces fire complaint was filed and resolved in March 2023, though it was deemed to have "No Merit," and there was a smoke scare incident recorded, though no injuries were reported. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to infrastructure issues, particularly regarding exterior elements like roofing, windows, and sidewalks, while the more serious habitability concerns from the 1990s appear to have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 184-186 Cora 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
82th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 39 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.6%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 10.4%
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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