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1272-1274 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0156019 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 1272-1274 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 1910
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0156019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alexander M Chang Living Tr
Mailing address
Alexander M Chang, Trustee 3 Estabueno Dr Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
061097

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1272 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1274 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1272-1274 Pacific Avenue is a two-story multi-family residential building located in the Nob Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1910 and containing three units plus a ground-floor store. The building's permit and violation history shows some maintenance activity over the years, including a 1988 complete renovation of the kitchen and bathrooms, the installation of aluminum windows in 1986, and more recent work in 1995 involving kitchen cabinet and bathroom fixture replacements along with plaster and paint repairs. A notable housing violation was recorded in June 2015 concerning severe lead paint peeling on the exterior, which was resolved by August 2015.

The building has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and debris along the sidewalk in recent years, with multiple 311 calls recorded between 2021 and 2024, most recently in September 2024 regarding abandoned furniture. A graffiti incident was reported on the commercial portion of the building in September 2022, which occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when enforcement of graffiti removal was temporarily suspended. The property has generally followed through on required repairs and maintenance as evidenced by the resolution of violations and completion of various improvement projects over the decades, though the concentration of 311 calls regarding the surrounding area suggests ongoing challenges with street cleanliness and maintenance in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1272-1274 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
56th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 495 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.7%
Moderate concern 34.2%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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1272-1274 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
furniture

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