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1420-1426 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0219006A 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1420-1426 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0219006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gerald & Helen Chan 2015 Lv
Mailing address
Gerald Chan,ernest Chan,ter 1424 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
100218

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1426 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1420 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1422 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1424 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The four-unit multi-family residential building at 1420-1426 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, owned by Gerald & Helen Chan since 2015, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works since its 1908 construction. Most recently, in January 2024, there was a plumbing-related complaint regarding potential obstructions and tree roots affecting the building's infrastructure. The property has received proper maintenance through documented permits, including a substantial reroofing project in November 2020 costing over $27,000, and in 2016, both stucco siding replacement due to dry rot and plumbing work involving cast iron pipe replacement were completed.

The building has a history of addressing compliance issues, notably during a series of violations in 2011 when multiple fire safety and maintenance concerns were identified, including garbage receptacle placement, exterior painting requirements, and fire extinguisher maintenance – all of which were resolved by July 2011. Older records from 2000 indicate concerns about lead paint and gas meter safety that were also addressed. The building's typical maintenance cycle is evidenced by various roofing works and structural upkeep permits throughout the 1980s, '90s, and 2000s. More recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street-level issues such as debris, abandoned vehicles, and encampments in the vicinity of the property, which are external to the building's condition or management. The property appears to be actively maintained, with regular attention to both routine and urgent repair needs as they arise, though occasional quality-of-life issues in the surrounding area have been documented through 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 1420-1426 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
54th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.9%
Moderate concern 21.9%
Severe concern 39.1%
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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1420-1426 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 30
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestJan 30
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