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1424-1426 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0154011 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1424-1426 Pacific 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1900
Total area3,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0154011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wendy W F Kwan Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Kwan Wendy W F Ttee 1424 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
010818

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1424 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1426 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1424-1426 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill has undergone significant improvements and faced some maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. The property saw substantial renovation in 2012 with a rear horizontal addition, a fourth-floor vertical addition, and interior remodeling work costing approximately $586,826. In subsequent years, major safety upgrades were implemented, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2016 ($25,500) and a sprinkler monitoring system in 2017 ($3,000). The building's infrastructure received attention with foundation underpinning work completed in 2015 ($10,000) and extensive plumbing and electrical improvements including multiple kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and modern safety features like smoke detectors.

The property's maintenance record shows several issues requiring attention, particularly regarding trees in the vicinity, with multiple reports of vandalized trees between 2021 and 2022, though most were resolved. There were also two instances of sidewalk problems noted in 2016 and 2022, with the 2016 issue involving a step encroachment that was addressed through permitting. The building's fire safety systems have been tested several times, with four documented alarm activations due to malfunction or unintentional triggers, but thankfully none resulted in fires or civilian injuries. While the property has faced typical urban maintenance challenges, records indicate that most issues have been addressed through proper channels and permits, demonstrating ongoing investment in building safety and maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1424-1426 Pacific 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
47th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 596 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 47.1%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 35.7%
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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1424-1426 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 08
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