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1174-1178 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0157018 3 units · 3 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
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 1174-1178 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1923
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0157018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nelson Cathryn Lea Trustee 720 Oakview Wy Emerald Hills CA 94062
Last sale
December 06, 2021

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1178 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1176 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
1174 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

This three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located at 1174-1178 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill was built in 1923 and is currently owned by the Cathryn Lea Nelson Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most notable being a comprehensive window replacement project in 2022 involving 18 vinyl windows across all three units, and substantial renovations to unit 1178 including kitchen remodeling and bathroom updates. The building has a history of maintenance and safety issues that have been addressed over time, including a series of violations in 2006-2008 related to plumbing, electrical, and building safety concerns such as rear exit stairs and egress obstructions, all of which were resolved by July 2007. Earlier maintenance included termite work in 2009 and a reroofing project in 2008.

Recent exterior maintenance has focused on common area improvements, and there have been no active building violations since 2008. The property has been subject to regular housing inspections, with the most recent annual routine inspection occurring in 2016. External repairs have included responses to graffiti and garbage issues, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2023-2024. Historical records show consistent maintenance of individual units, including bathroom and electrical upgrades, with particular attention paid to moisture-related issues and floor repairs. Records indicate there has been one fire incident documented as an outside rubbish fire with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance pattern suggests ongoing attention to both unit-specific improvements and overall building safety, with most recent work focusing on modernization and energy efficiency upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1174-1178 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
84thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1174-1178 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Date last observed: 15-jun-26; time last observed: 11:15; floor: roof; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: workers demoing roof/deck and tossing debris from the roof to a dump truck parked on the sidewalk. no encroachment permits or safety measures.;
Code Enforcement Section
Building PermitJun 04
Re-roofing with hot works

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