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476-478 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6717015 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 476-478 Chenery 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6717015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mccollom Gail M Succ Truste 356 Valley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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478 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
476 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 476-478 Chenery Street in Glen Park, owned by Edward K & Gail M McCollom, is a two-story structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works over its lifetime, with the most recent major plumbing work including the replacement of the house trap in 2016 and installation of a 75-gallon water heater in 2015. The building experienced a notable fire incident in early 2001, requiring repairs to the second-floor fireplace, firebox, hearth, and wood-framed enclosure, though there were some initial complications with this work as evidenced by a "filed" status for a related permit.

More recent history includes several maintenance issues in 2024, with reports of water leaks and water waste problems that were confirmed and addressed by the San Francisco Water Department. The building's infrastructure maintenance has included sidewalk repairs in 2014, and a reroofing project from 2002, though this permit has since expired. Between 1999-2000, there were significant heating system issues reported, including the presence of asbestos in ducts, problems with windows, and electrical system concerns, though these appear to have been resolved through proper channels. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily relating to parking concerns in 2024 (with several reports of illegal parking and sidewalk parking), and some minor street maintenance issues, though these are more related to the surrounding area than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 476-478 Chenery 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
57thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 157 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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476-478 Chenery St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Apr 23
Sidewalk is always wet. safety hazard for pedestrians. i dint think there drains are properly placed.(311 sr 101003893147)
Plumbing Inspection Division
311 RequestApr 18
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