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1 Pagoda Pl

Financial District North, SF 94108 0225013 23 units · 5 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Financial District North
Above average
avg 3.2
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1 Pagoda Pl 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 1911
2 or more units
23 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.

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 1911
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
Units23
Floors5
Year built1911
Total area25,908 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0225013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John J Dito + Son 466 Green St #302 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
102396

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

878 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
806 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
872 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
802 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
800 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
880 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
876 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1 Pagoda Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
874 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
804 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
810 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 23-unit, 5-story building at 1 Pagoda Place in San Francisco's Financial District North, built in 1911 and owned by Dynasty Properties LLC, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent months. The most pressing concerns were documented in multiple Notices of Violation filed on October 5, 2023, including problems with fire escape drop ladders, broken window glass in the stairway, and pest infestations in Unit #1. Particularly alarming were reports of unstable flooring and visible vermin in the kitchen and bathroom areas of Unit #1, as well as the presence of extension cords throughout the unit. These violations were accompanied by a requirement for the property owner to provide an affidavit of structural maintenance for all exterior appendages, including decks, balconies, and fire escapes, from a licensed professional.

The building has a substantial record of service requests over the past seven years, totaling 747 calls to 311 services, though most recent service requests from June 2026 appear to be related to exterior issues such as graffiti and transit shelter maintenance rather than building-specific concerns. A noteworthy development is the completion of a fire alarm system upgrade in January 2024 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. The building's inspection history shows several routine inspections and complaints, with the most recent inspection revealing multiple housing code violations. While some violations have been marked as "not active," the sheer number of recent issues documented in October 2023 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1 Pagoda Pl'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
33th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 97 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.5%
Moderate concern 62.6%
Severe concern 20.9%
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

1 Pagoda Pl event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 29
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transit shelter platform
311 RequestJul 27
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