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1201 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0183001 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1201 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 1907
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0183001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wang Brandon S L & Eileen T
Mailing address
8412 E. Beverly Drive San Gabriel CA 91775
Last sale
070502

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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 1201 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill, owned by Brandon and Eileen Wang, was constructed in 1907 and contains three residential units plus commercial space. The property has undergone various significant modifications and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent major work being a complete reroofing project completed in 2022 at a cost of $13,800. The building has hosted multiple AT&T telecommunications installations and modifications between 2006 and 2020, including the most substantial work in 2018 that involved antenna replacements, equipment removal, and paint work valued at $41,000. In 2012, the building faced multiple housing code violations related to weather-proofing, stairs, and lead-based paint concerns, which were all abated by October 2012. The property has been the subject of several proposed development projects, including a cancelled 2007 proposal to demolish two units and build eight replacement units, and more recently, a Conditional Use Authorization currently under review for the addition of one residential unit, parking spaces, and an elevator tower.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of urban maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris between August 2023 and January 2025. There have been eight reports of garbage and debris issues in the vicinity between August 2024 and January 2025, all of which were resolved. A dead tree removal notice was posted in November 2023, and there was one incident of a blocked driveway reported and resolved in September 2023. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a water heater replacement in 2020, while the ongoing planning review suggests potential for future expansion and modernization of the property.

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Risk rating

How 1201 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
75th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 281 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.4%
Moderate concern 21.5%
Severe concern 13.1%
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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1201 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 25
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 18
Garbage and debris

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