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1 Pagoda Pl

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

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.2
15
FewerMore

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

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Initial analysis

The five-story, 23-unit building at 1 Pagoda Place in San Francisco's Financial District North, owned by Dynasty Properties LLC, has been facing significant maintenance and safety challenges in recent months. The most recent inspection in October 2023 revealed multiple serious issues, including pest problems (cockroaches reported in unit #1), electrical safety concerns (excessive use of extension cords in unit #1), and structural maintenance requirements for exterior elements such as decks, balconies, and stairs. Additional violations cited during this inspection included a broken window in the stairway at the second floor and concerns regarding the functionality of fire escape drop ladders. The building has a concerning history of habitability issues, with a September 2023 complaint documenting unstable floors in the kitchen and bathroom areas, as well as visible signs of both roaches and rodents.

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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

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Multiple entrances & addresses

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
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

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
33rdpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 97 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

1 Pagoda Pl event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Sep 01
Not offensive
transit shelter platform
311 RequestAug 24
Garbage and debris

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