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1444-1448 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0154014 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1444-1448 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,288 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0154014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Palazzo Llc
Mailing address
C/o Blast 52 Gladys St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
092107

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1446 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1444 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1448 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1444-1448 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill, owned by Palazzo LLC, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1927. The property has undergone significant modernization and maintenance work over the past decade, including completed soft-story seismic upgrades in 2015 (with a total cost of $60,000), window replacements in 2022, and dry rot repairs in 2022. Several units have received individual renovations, including a bathroom remodel in Unit #6 in 2013, and there have been multiple infrastructure improvements such as electrical system upgrades and boiler replacements.

Recent maintenance inspections have revealed some areas of concern, particularly regarding fire safety systems. In 2024, violations were issued for fire extinguisher issues, following a prior violation in 2021 related to sprinkler systems, though these were subsequently corrected. The building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported through 2023 and 2024, indicating an ongoing plumbing concern. Historical complaints from 2008 documented water damage and leaks causing mold and mildew, though these issues appear to have been addressed. The property has maintained active compliance with major building safety requirements, including completion of the mandatory soft-story retrofit program as a Tier 4 building. While there have been various building violations and complaints over the years, most were resolved promptly, with the most recent issues being primarily related to fire safety equipment maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1444-1448 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
21th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 889 are predicted to be safer.

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.2%
Moderate concern 55.1%
Severe concern 30.7%
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

1444-1448 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 18
Date last observed: 17-jun-26; unit: bar bibi; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; other building; ; additional information: per nov 202541740 - biz had 90 days from august 25th to obtain permit and fix illegal work. business has a fully approved permit but has not paid for it or done the work. dbi is not enforcing the nov timeline.;
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitMay 05
Comply w/ nov #, 202541740, new waiter station - bar counter.

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