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1348 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0220010 18 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 1348 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 1922
2 or more units
18 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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area11,298 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0220010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ralston Capital-Sf Multifam
Mailing address
Wayne Levenfeld 1050 Ralston Ave Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
091013

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1348 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, built in 1922, has undergone significant recent safety improvements, including the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system in 2020 costing $45,000, followed by fire sprinkler system installation in 2021 ($11,200), and the addition of a cellular communicator to the existing system in 2023. The building completed a seismic retrofit as a Tier 2 soft-story building, achieving compliance with the mandatory requirements. In 2019, two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were successfully added, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades completed in 2020-2022, representing substantial modernization of the property.

Recent fire safety violations have been documented, with the most recent in July 2024 regarding the alarm system maintenance, though previous issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems from 2022 and 2021 were corrected. There have been recurring sewer issues noted, with reports of backups in 2022, and residents have expressed concerns about dryer vent placement in 2022. Historical records show various maintenance and compliance issues in 2007 related to plumbing, fire safety, and lead paint notifications, though these were all resolved by 2008. The building has undergone several significant plumbing and electrical upgrades over the years, including a 400-amp underground service installation and complete renovations of multiple units' systems, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements. A recent fire alarm violation remains open as of July 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1348 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
6th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1058 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

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 12.0%
Moderate concern 78.9%
Severe concern 9.1%
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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The story over time

1348 Sacramento St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 13
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human waste or urine

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