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1289-1293 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0183027 3 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 1289-1293 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area4,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0183027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam/Fok-Tang Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Lam Danny Nok Ki & Fok-tang 22 Ratto Rd Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
020110

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1289 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1291 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1293 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 1289-1293 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill, owned by the Lam/Fok-Tang Family Trust, consists of three units and was constructed in 1915. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2009 when both the second and third floors received kitchen remodels, interior modifications, and window replacements, totaling approximately $56,330. In 2018, the building received a new roof at a cost of $10,500. Utility upgrades were performed in 2007, including an electrical system overhaul with a 400-amp upgrade and installation of four meters, though some permits from this period show as expired or incomplete.

The building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with multiple reports of sewage backups between 2013 and 2017, though all these cases were eventually resolved. Recent maintenance appears to be focused on routine upkeep, with no significant structural or safety concerns reported in recent years. The property has maintained regular compliance with street space permits, having secured several such permits between 2007 and 2018. While there have been some general cleaning issues reported through 311 calls, these were primarily related to street and sidewalk maintenance rather than building-specific problems. The most recent building work on record is the 2018 re-roofing project, and there have been no major resident complaints or service requests logged in the past four years, suggesting stable current conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1289-1293 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
58th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

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 53.8%
Moderate concern 34.1%
Severe concern 12.1%
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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