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1430 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0154012 8 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 1430 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 1914
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,075 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0154012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwan Roger C & Gin B
Mailing address
Po Box 40068 San Francisco CA 94140
Last sale
081595

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1430 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill, owned by Roger C & Gin Kwan, has undergone several significant safety and modernization upgrades since its construction in 1914. Most recently, in September 2023, the building's fire alarm system was upgraded to comply with current fire code requirements, following previous fire safety improvements including the installation of a new fire panel and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in April 2023. The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 to improve seismic safety, and significant fire safety enhancements continued with the installation of 20 fire sprinklers in the basement in 2021, bringing the building into compliance with updated fire safety standards.

In addition to the life safety improvements, the building has seen various infrastructure upgrades, including a new 125-amp electrical panel installation in November 2023 and a reroofing project completed in 2012. A major unit legalization project was completed in 2019, legalizing Unit 1A and adding multiple living spaces and bathrooms. The building has a history of responding promptly to maintenance and safety requirements, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple housing inspection violations in 2010, including improvements to fire safety systems, seismic bracing of hot water heaters, and various building maintenance issues. While the building has had several routine housing inspections and some complaints in the past, most issues have been addressed and resolved in a timely manner, with no active violations currently on record. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building, with all required seismic retrofitting work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

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Risk rating

How 1430 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
39th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 686 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.1%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 44.5%
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

1430 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 15
Date last observed: 14-apr-26; time last observed: 4:41pm; floor: 4; unit: 7; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; exposed wiring; work being done in dangerous manner; other building; ; additional information: exposed wires; damage to walls; dry wall dust; possible asbestos exposure; contact jeremy 925-765-5870 to schedule appontment if necessary.;
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