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1440 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0219008 13 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1440 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
13 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1911
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units13
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area6,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0219008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
701 Saint George Rd Danville CA 94526
Last sale
December 21, 1988

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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1440 Sacramento Street, owned by Marvin A & Susan P Remmich, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1911. The building achieved soft-story seismic compliance under Tier 3 requirements in 2017, demonstrating commitment to structural safety. Recent improvements include the installation of 14 earthquake safety gas shut-off valves (October 2023), electrical panel upgrades throughout the building (August 2023), and completed kitchen and bathroom renovations in Unit 14 (2018). The building has faced recurring fire safety issues, with violations related to alarm systems and extinguishers noted in 2017, 2019, and most recently in July 2024. There were also significant maintenance challenges in 2008, including water damage in Unit 14, and multiple housing violations were addressed through repairs by December 2008. The property has seen various infrastructure improvements over the years, including sewer system repairs (2020), plumbing upgrades (2008), and electrical system enhancements.

The building's history includes some concerning incidents, such as a rodent infestation reported in mid-2018 related to yard maintenance, and various plumbing issues noted between 2016-2020 involving sewer backups. Fire safety has been a persistent area requiring attention, with multiple violations documented between 2017 and 2024 regarding alarm systems and extinguisher maintenance. Despite these challenges, the building has made substantial investments in improvements, including recent fire safety upgrades and the successful completion of the soft-story retrofit program. The property has maintained an active approach to upgrading its systems, including heating, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure, though some permits from the early 2000s remain listed as expired. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints in a timely manner, with most outstanding issues being resolved through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 1440 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
14thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 968 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1440 Sacramento St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 20
Alarm Systems

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