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918 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0224007 10 units · 4 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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 918 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 1926
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units10
Floors4
Year built1926
Total area4,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0224007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong A Tr
Mailing address
Fong David Ja Successor Tte 6 Stony Brook Cir Salinas CA 93906
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 918 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill, owned by Fong A Tr, was constructed in 1926 and contains 10 units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, including a complete reroofing costing $20,500 in 2010, sewer line replacement work in 2007, and a street space permit issued in 2011. A notable cluster of building violations occurred in 2005 related to fire safety, including fire extinguisher maintenance issues and egress obstructions, all of which were promptly abated within three days. The building has experienced recurring fire safety inspection concerns, particularly regarding fire extinguishers, with the most recent complaints in November 2024. The property has also faced occasional infrastructure challenges, including a sewage overflow incident in 2007 that affected the sidewalk, and a series of miscellaneous maintenance issues reported through 311 calls in recent years, such as blocked sidewalks, tree maintenance needs, and pavement defects.

Recent fire safety incidents suggest ongoing monitoring requirements, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded between 2015 and 2024, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these events. The building's maintenance history includes efforts to address various building codes and compliance requirements, with a significant compliance-related permit issued in 1985. Recent tenant-reported issues primarily involve external factors affecting the property's surroundings, including garbage debris, illegal parking, and cleaning needs reported through 311 services in 2022-2024. While the building has demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory requirements and maintenance needs, the pattern of fire safety-related complaints and system malfunctions suggests an area requiring continued attention, though most historical violations have been promptly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 918 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
22th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 878 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.9%
Moderate concern 46.0%
Severe concern 33.1%
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

918 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 02
Unit 2 & 7: (2) kitchen and (2) bathroom remodel
$40,000 · Issued

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