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1269-1273 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0183031 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
Above average
avg 2.4
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1269-1273 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 area3,861 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0183031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jeffrey Yee & Sylvia Lim 20
Mailing address
Yee Jeffrey & Lim Sylvia Tr 78 Cook St Apt B San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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1271 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1269 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1273 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

This three-story multi-family residential building, located at 1269-1273 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill and owned by Jeffrey Yee & Sylvia Lim 20, was constructed in 1907 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair activities over the past two decades, including a roofing project in 2000 ($6,000), a stair repair project in 2021 ($8,000), and a notable pattern of building inspections and violations primarily occurring in 2000 and 2008. The 2008 routine inspection revealed multiple fire safety concerns, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, egress obstruction, and fire proofing requirements, though all these violations were resolved by December 17, 2008. A 2016 routine inspection was completed without noted violations.

Recent history shows several 311 calls regarding the property's exterior conditions, including reports of garbage and debris (most recently in August 2024), though many of these cases were either resolved or determined to be on private property. The building has experienced three recorded fire incidents, including a carbon monoxide incident, a false alarm, and an unintentional fire, though notably, there were no civilian injuries in any of these events. The property's maintenance record shows regular attention to safety concerns, with the most recent significant building repair being the 2021 stair repair, suggesting ongoing property maintenance by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 1269-1273 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
63th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 416 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.3%
Moderate concern 10.4%
Severe concern 60.4%
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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1269-1273 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 05
To comply with nov 202542787 #2: deck repair less than 50% and stairs. non street visible. back of bldg. all work to be completed in like kind, entire project < 50% of existing deck and stairs.
$7,500 · Complete

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