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939-943 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180049A 4 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 939-943 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 1914
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area3,193 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0180049A
Ownership

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

Owner name
James & Annie H Chin Fmly T
Mailing address
James Chin & Annie H Chin T 1361 Peachwood Ct San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
010813

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943 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
939 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
941 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 939-943 Pacific Avenue is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, currently containing 4 units under the ownership of James & Annie H Chin Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, most notably in 2010 when substantial renovations were completed in units #941 and #943, including shower room remodeling, central heater installations, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades totaling approximately $8,005. Prior to this, in 2006, maintenance work included the repair of the exterior back stair. A comprehensive fire safety upgrade was performed in 1983 with the installation of a fire sprinkler system.

The building experienced a cluster of violations in September 2010, which were notably addressed and abated by November 29, 2010. These violations included issues with floor coverings, interior walls, lead paint hazards, and various plumbing and electrical problems, as documented in complaint number 201069767. Since that time, there have been no recorded building violations or major complaints against the property. Recent records show only routine municipal interactions, primarily related to street cleaning matters and a single abandoned vehicle report in 2011, with no connection to the building's condition or habitability. The most recent documented activity regarding the property was a Rent Board fee housing inventory request in February 2024, which was resolved promptly by officials.

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Risk rating

How 939-943 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
52th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 540 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.5%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 42.3%
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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939-943 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 14
Request for service
fee housing inventory - request for service

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