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30 Cotter St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6798011 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Mission Terrace — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 30 Cotter 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 1912
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 1912
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 built1912
Total area2,165 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6798011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
30 Cotter St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 30 Cotter Street, owned by Jaime Leticia J Rev Lvg Tr, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1912 located in the Mission Terrace neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being an issuance in August 2024 for replacement of ten street-visible windows with vinyl and aluminum clad wood frames at a cost of $47,334.00. The building has maintained a regular schedule of roofing maintenance, with work completed in 2008 ($5,400) and 2018 ($2,200), suggesting proactive upkeep of major building systems.

Recent activity around the property has been notable for multiple parking-related incidents, with eight documented cases of driveway blocking or abandoned vehicles between August 2023 and February 2024, some resulting in citations. There have been some maintenance issues requiring attention, including a roof leak reported in 1994 and a water leak incident that was resolved in August 2024. The building underwent rear unit renovations in 2018, according to a housing inspection complaint from April of that year. Environmental maintenance issues were evidenced by an open case regarding an overgrown tree reported in August 2024. A malfunctioning alarm system was recorded as the only fire-related incident, with no civilian injuries reported. The property's recent history shows active management with prompt response to maintenance needs, though the concentration of parking enforcement issues suggests ongoing challenges with parking management in the area.

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Risk rating

How 30 Cotter 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
79thpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 31 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

30 Cotter St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 02
Replace (10) front windows street visible (e) vinyl, (n) aluminum clad wood - picture, double hung no size change. <.30 max.
$47,334 · Issued
Planning RecordAug 02
Replace 10 (E) vinyl street facing windows with 3 (N) fixed aluminum clad wood windows and 7 (N) aluminum clad wood double hung windows.

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