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906 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0224006 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 906 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 1925
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,107 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0224006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dare Brenton
Mailing address
Dowd Bros 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
010698

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801 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
906 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood, the 12-unit multi-family residential building at 906 Sacramento St, owned by Dare Brenton, was constructed in 1925 and spans three stories. The property has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years, with the most recent work occurring in late 2024, including the installation of smoke detectors, horn strobes, and a new fire alarm system to comply with current fire codes at a cost of over $36,000. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarm systems and extinguishers between 2017 and 2024. Notably, there was a substantial fire incident in 2000 requiring extensive repairs.

Recent maintenance and safety improvements include the installation of new low-frequency sounders in all potential sleeping areas and various fire safety upgrades. The building has faced several safety-related violations in 2023-2024, including issues with exits, door hardware, and alarm system maintenance, most of which have been abated. The property has a history of building system concerns, with multiple complaints and violations regarding the doorbell system, stairs, and egress obstructions between 2008 and 2017. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have focused primarily on exterior issues such as graffiti, garbage, and debris, though these are primarily related to public spaces rather than the building itself. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing safety concerns, though some issues have required multiple interventions to achieve compliance.

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Risk rating

How 906 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
7th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1046 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.

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.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.2%
Moderate concern 62.5%
Severe concern 22.3%
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

906 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Incident Dec 11 Serious
700 False alarm or false call, other
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
Fire IncidentDec 11
730 System malfunction, other

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