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1451-1461 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0185031 5 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 1451-1461 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
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area7,266 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0185031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam 1987 Trust
Mailing address
Denise Cho 1374 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1451 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1459 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1457 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1453 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1461 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1455 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building located at 1451-1461 Pacific Avenue in Nob Hill, owned by Lam 1987 Trust, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years. The building's permit history shows various improvements including a sidewalk repair in 2006, reroofing work in 1999, and multiple code compliance updates in 1987. Earlier renovations included a kitchen remodel in 1985 and garage roof repairs in 1983. The property experienced multiple housing inspections in the early 2000s and 2008, revealing various violations that were subsequently addressed, including fire safety issues related to fire extinguisher maintenance and security concerns regarding exterior door self-closing devices.

The building has seen recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls in 2022-2024 primarily related to sidewalk cleaning and hazardous material removal, including incidents involving glass on the property. A fire alarm system violation was recorded in January 2022, which was subsequently abated. The most recent significant change involving the property was a tenant buyout of two units at 1465 Pacific Avenue in November 2023, with compensation totaling $20,000. While the building's documented history shows regular maintenance and prompt attention to violations when they arise, the frequency of recent cleaning and upkeep requests suggests ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and debris management around the property.

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Risk rating

How 1451-1461 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
45th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 619 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 34.9%
Moderate concern 41.6%
Severe concern 23.4%
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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1451-1461 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 22
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 09
Garbage and debris

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