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2277-2279 Cayuga Ave

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7145052 2 units · 1 fl · 1927

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 Outer Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2277-2279 Cayuga Ave 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 1927
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
Floors1
Year built1927
Total area1,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7145052
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tam Raymond Chi Keung
Mailing address
179 Madrid St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
032015

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2279 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
2277 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2277-2279 Cayuga Avenue in the Outer Mission neighborhood is a single-story structure built in 1927, currently owned by Raymond Chi Keung Tam. The property has undergone several improvements over the past three decades, including window replacements in 2010 and a gas houseline extension in 2012. Earlier renovations from the mid-1990s included kitchen remodeling and updates to a door and garage window, though these permits have since expired. A significant complaint regarding unauthorized parking in the front yard and driveway usage was filed in 2001 and remained active until 2012, with a later planning record indicating parking over front yard paving as a violation.

The property has generated multiple service requests in recent months, particularly between September 2024 and January 2025, with recurring issues related to garbage and debris on the street and sidewalk. There have been three recent complaints about driveway blocking, one of which was resolved in January 2025, and an open noise complaint regarding amplified sound from December 2024. Historical fire safety records show one violation in March 2019 related to unauthorized storage of combustible materials at a nearby address (32 Liebig Street), though this was subsequently abated. Another fire complaint from 2006 was determined to have no merit. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep of windows and infrastructure, with no recent major renovations or structural issues reported.

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Risk rating

How 2277-2279 Cayuga Ave'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
33th percentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 75 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.5%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 30.6%
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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