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1250 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0221004C 7 units · 3 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1250 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 1915
2 or more units
7 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 1915
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area6,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0221004C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Herman Benjamin Franklin Ii Po Box 31844 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
April 17, 2014

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Initial analysis

The 1250 Sacramento Street building is a 3-story, 7-unit multi-family residential TIC building constructed in 1915, currently owned by the B F Herman III Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most notable recent work being a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016 (cost $125,000) and various building system upgrades in 2008-2009 including electrical, plumbing, and heating system replacements across all units. A major remodel in 2008 (cost $140,000) updated kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems throughout the building. In 2016, multiple violations were recorded relating to safety systems requiring attention, including repairs to stairs, fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and lead paint hazards, all of which were subsequently addressed.

More recently, there have been concerns regarding construction work and noise disturbances in early 2024, though these complaints have been marked as not active. An active boiler permit violation from 2024 is currently under review, though previous similar issues from 2020 were resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety requirements, including a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavit completed in 2016. Routine inspections have been conducted periodically through various years, with all noted violations being addressed, including a 2009 inspection that resulted in corrections to handrails, door viewers, and water heaters. The property has also been subject to several 311 calls in recent years, primarily concerning parking issues and some instances of graffiti, though most of these cases have been resolved promptly. The building's records indicate proper completion of critical safety systems, including a new boiler installation in 2015 and extensive electrical system upgrades, though the recent boiler permit violation suggests ongoing monitoring of building systems would be prudent.

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Risk rating

How 1250 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1250 Sacramento St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 30
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 30
Blocked sidewalk

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