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149 Cora St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6304030 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 149 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 area1,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6304030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheung Hogan Hoi-Gong & Hel
Mailing address
149-149a Cora St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
110309

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 149 Cora Street in Visitacion Valley, constructed in 1906, has a documented history of both improvements and compliance issues. Most recently, in 2024, the property underwent bathroom renovations in the basement, including plumbing and electrical work, which were completed following a Notice of Violation issued in March 2024 for unauthorized modifications including a wet bar, cabinets, and allegedly rough-in plumbing for a shower. The building had previously faced several compliance challenges, including a significant violation in 2001 regarding unauthorized construction of a rear recreational room/storage shed and improper use of basement areas with inadequate ceiling heights. This led to subsequent permit applications in 2006 to address these issues, including the creation of storage rooms, laundry facilities, and a half-bath, as well as the removal of unauthorized rear construction.

Additional concerns have been raised about potential unit density violations, with a 2001 complaint suggesting three families were living in the two-unit building, though this was marked as not active in 2012. The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues throughout its history, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and public works matters. Most notably, there have been recurring concerns about unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues, including a recent complaint about possible illegal units filed in August 2024. While many historical violations have been resolved through proper permits and inspections, the building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with compliance and unauthorized modifications, particularly in the basement area.

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Risk rating

How 149 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
93th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.4%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 6.7%
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

149 Cora St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit May 30
Bathroom remodel
Complete
Electrical PermitMay 30
Bathroom remodel

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