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1392-1394 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0155025 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 1392-1394 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 area2,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0155025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Somusa Ratanarak Revoc Trus
Mailing address
Ratanarak Somusa Trustee 2443 Fillmore St #509 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
012519

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1392 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1394 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1392-1394 Pacific Avenue in the Nob Hill neighborhood is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Somusa Ratanarak Revocable Trust. The building consists of two residential units and commercial space, classified as Flat & Store. The most significant recent concern involves a collapsed unpermitted roof deck reported in January 2021, which raised safety concerns including potential fire hazards due to stored debris and additional wood. This incident generated a building complaint that was marked as not active, and a related fire complaint filed in January 2021 was determined to have no merit. The building has undergone several notable improvements and repairs over the past two decades, including fire damage repairs in 2002 costing $10,000, new plumbing work in 2015 with a house trap installation, and electrical upgrades in 2018 featuring the installation of floor outlets, ceiling lights, and an emergency exit sign.

Recent activity around the property shows ongoing maintenance and some sanitation challenges. There have been multiple reports of loose garbage and debris on the property or nearby, with several 311 calls between 2023-2024 regarding general cleaning needs. The area experienced a pavement defect in June 2023 that was resolved. Two fire alarm incidents were recorded, though both were determined to be false alarms with no civilian injuries. The building's historical permit records show various maintenance activities, including a sidewalk-related permit from 2004, and efforts to complete prior work through renewal permits in 2003. The property's most pressing historical issue appears to be the unpermitted roof deck collapse, while the recent 311 calls primarily relate to external maintenance matters rather than structural or safety concerns within the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1392-1394 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
42th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class (F2)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.8%
Moderate concern 39.2%
Severe concern 12.0%
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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1392-1394 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 17
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 21
Abandoned vehicle

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