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711-799 Pacific Ave

Financial District North, SF 94133 0178001 117 units · 7 fl · 1950

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 711-799 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 1950
2 or more units
117 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units117
Floors7
Year built1950
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0178001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ping Yuen Lp
Mailing address
Chinatown Cdc 1525 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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711 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
795 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
799 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The Ping Yuen LP-owned 795 Pacific Avenue property, constructed in 1950, is a 7-story multi-family residential building with 117 units located in San Francisco's Financial District North. The building has undergone numerous significant upgrades and maintenance work over recent years, including multiple water heater replacements (most recently completed in 2023) and the installation of a solar power system in 2018. Recent building improvements include a new outdoor fence and gate (2025), compliance verification of sound levels in sleeping areas (2024), and electrical upgrades for air conditioning (2024). The property has experienced several safety and maintenance issues requiring attention, including recent fire violations in 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements and standpipe system readiness, as well as prior fire escape and sprinkler system violations. Historical complaints about boiler permit renewals (2018), an elevator malfunction (2017), and a rodent infestation (2021) have all been resolved.

The building's infrastructure has seen substantial investment in recent years, with multiple plumbing upgrades including complete renovations of 52 units' plumbing fixtures in 2018 and various electrical system improvements including an 800-amp service replacement and fire alarm upgrade in 2018. While the property has maintained active response to regulatory requirements, evidenced by timely resolution of violations and maintenance of essential systems, recent 311 calls from 2024 suggest ongoing attention is needed for building maintenance and surrounding area upkeep, particularly regarding waste management. The building's history shows regular maintenance of life safety systems, though there have been recurring issues with boiler permits and some fire safety systems over the years, which have generally been addressed promptly once identified through inspections or complaints.

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Risk rating

How 711-799 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
11th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 129 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.6%
Moderate concern 86.8%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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711-799 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 03
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