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77-81 Pleasant St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0221015 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 77-81 Pleasant 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,315 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0221015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alvarado David Louis
Mailing address
481 Seminary St Napa CA 94559
Last sale
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81 Pleasant St, San Francisco, CA 94108
77 Pleasant St, San Francisco, CA 94108
79 Pleasant St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 77-81 Pleasant Street, owned by David Louis Alvarado, was constructed in 1907 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure with three stories. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past two decades, with particular attention required for the back stairs, which have been the subject of multiple repairs (2002, 2018) due to sporadic damage, costing between $3,500 to $15,000. The roof and roof deck have been recurring focus areas, with recent work in 2023 costing $20,000 to replace the roof deck in compliance with a Notice of Violation issued in December 2022, which had cited unauthorized reconstruction of a larger deck (approximately 14' x 23') with 6' tall posts. This violation status was not fully abated until October 2024.

The building has experienced several regulatory and safety issues over the years, particularly concerning fire safety and egress systems. Multiple fire complaints between 2006 and 2021 noted problems with alarm systems, blocked exits, and fire extinguishers, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon re-inspection. There were also concerns about egress obstructions and lack of a second means of egress, though these violations were not currently active as of October 2023. The property underwent a vertical addition in 1998-1999 and has had several routine inspections that resulted in various findings requiring attention. Recent tenant activity includes buyouts in 2022 for $55,000 and $3,000 for two tenants, with complaints in August 2023 regarding construction work and parking violations near the property. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, with reroofing work performed in 2022 and previously in 2005, along with ongoing monitoring of building code compliance through various permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 77-81 Pleasant 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
62th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 428 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.1%
Moderate concern 30.8%
Severe concern 24.0%
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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77-81 Pleasant St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 10
Parking on sidewalk
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