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1144-1146 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157013 2 units · 3 fl · 1918

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 1144-1146 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 1918
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
Floors3
Year built1918
Total area2,158 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0157013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Liu Mei Fmly Tr
Mailing address
1146 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
082897

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1144 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1146 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1144-1146 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill, owned by Liu Mei Family Trust, was constructed in 1918 and contains two units. The most recent significant work, documented in April 2024, involves replacing the rear yard egress stair and repairing roof decking, with an associated cost of $38,000, which has been issued for construction. This follows earlier improvements including the installation of a solar PV system in 2020 comprising eight 370-watt modules, and various interior upgrades completed in 2009-2010 that encompassed electrical rewiring, plumbing modifications, and safety system installations such as sprinklers and fire alarms.

The building has experienced recurring issues with tree damage on the property, with three documented incidents between 2018-2019 involving illegal pruning or vandalism, resulting in fines and the requirement for removal. Recent maintenance concerns include a water leak reported in October 2024 and various street cleaning issues, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. The property's history shows regular maintenance and upgrades consistent with a century-old structure, including significant improvements to safety systems, electrical infrastructure, and residential amenities.

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Risk rating

How 1144-1146 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
97th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 85.1%
Moderate concern 9.9%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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1144-1146 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 24
Work category: 1m; remove and replace domestic hot water indirect tank
Complete
Fire IncidentMar 24
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional

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