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949-959 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180048 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 949-959 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 1912
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area6,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0180048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Annie
Mailing address
43 Lee Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
042004

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953 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
959 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
949 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
951 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
957 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
955 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 949-959 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill, owned by Annie Wong, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone various renovations and faced several regulatory requirements over its history. The building's records show significant renovations in the early 1990s, including multiple kitchen and bathroom upgrades, though some permits from this period expired. A notable series of violations was documented in 2011, including issues with seismic bracing for hot water heaters, egress obstructions, and fire extinguisher requirements, all of which were subsequently addressed and abated by May 31, 2011. In 2005, the building underwent a routine inspection that revealed fire safety concerns requiring resolution. More recently, in 2021, there was a fire safety complaint regarding exit maintenance, which was corrected within a short time frame.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues over the years, including plumbing problems in 1996 and concerns about unauthorized construction work and possible illegal units in March 2011. Building permits from the 1990s indicate attempts to improve the property, including a garage door modification and concrete work, though these permits eventually expired. The last building permit on record is from 1996, suggesting no significant structural modifications have been made in recent years. Outside the building, there have been various street-level issues documented through 311 calls between 2016 and 2024, including reports of waste, graffiti, and general cleaning needs, though these are primarily public space maintenance matters rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 949-959 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
53th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 529 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.1%
Moderate concern 27.3%
Severe concern 45.6%
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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949-959 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 10
Blocking driveway cite only
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