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1590 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0218015 43 units · 5 fl · 1911

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1590 Sacramento St 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 1911
2 or more units
43 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units43
Floors5
Year built1911
Total area25,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0218015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gruber Family Partners
Mailing address
1233 4th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
111913

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Initial analysis

The 43-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 1590 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, owned by Gruber Family Partners and constructed in 1911, has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in 2023-2025. The building completed major renovations in 2023-2024, including a comprehensive upgrade of the fire alarm system in late 2023 (cost: $85,637), with subsequent adjustments in early 2024. Multiple units have received substantial updates, including kitchens and bathrooms in Units 2, 16, 26, 27, 36, 42, and 29, with works ranging from cabinet replacements to full appliance upgrades. A concerning building-wide issue emerged in 2023 regarding inconsistent heating, with multiple complaints filed about heat management and boiler timer adjustments, particularly affecting Unit 36. More recently, in 2024, there was a concerning accessibility issue reported regarding a door opening onto Larkin Street that only opens partially, causing tenant safety concerns.

The building has a history of various fire safety-related inspections and violations, with the most recent sleeping area requirement violation noted in December 2023. While several fire system complaints in mid-2024 were found to have no merit, there have been routine issues with alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems in both 2022 and 2024 that required attention. Historical records show a cluster of violations in 2001 related to lead paint, heating systems, and fire escape safety, though these were all abated by April 2001. The property has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including electrical system improvements, though an active sleeping area requirements violation remains from December 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1590 Sacramento St'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
1th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1114 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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 16.1%
Moderate concern 80.2%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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1590 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 20
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMar 17
311 service request

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