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2209 Cayuga Ave

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7145088 2 units · 3 fl · 1946

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 2209 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 1946
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1946
Total area2,851 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7145088
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zhen Jin Mei
Mailing address
2209 Cayuga Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
110915

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Initial analysis

This three-story, multi-family residential building located at 2209 Cayuga Ave in San Francisco's Outer Mission neighborhood was built in 1946 and contains two units, currently owned by Zhen Jin Mei. The property has undergone significant modifications, most notably in late 2013 when substantial improvements were made to comply with complaints about unauthorized modifications. These included the removal of an unpermitted kitchen and the legalization of a home office, two bathrooms, a bedroom, and laundry facilities at the ground floor, with corresponding plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $33,200. The building had been the subject of multiple complaints in October 2013 regarding an alleged illegal in-law unit, unauthorized construction, and conversion of garage space to living space, though these issues appeared to have been addressed by the subsequent permitted work.

More recently, the property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple citations issued between September 2024 and January 2025. There have been several documented incidents of garbage and debris on or near the property in 2024, though these appear to have been promptly addressed by city services. While the property appears to have been brought into compliance with housing codes following the 2013 renovations, the recent pattern of parking-related complaints and waste management issues suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and neighborhood interactions.

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Risk rating

How 2209 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
48th percentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 58 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.3%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 32.4%
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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2209 Cayuga Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jun 14
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