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30 Cotter St

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

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 Mission Terrace
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.

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).

Owner name
Jaime Leticia J Rev Lvg Tr
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

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
79th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 31 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 68.9%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 14.7%
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

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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