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891-897 Sacramento St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0242020

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 891-897 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units—
Floors—
Year built—
Total area—
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0242020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Lawrence Chin 3517 Scott St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
—

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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891 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
760 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
897 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
770 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 4-story apartment building at 891-897 Sacramento St, owned by Stockton Street Legacy LLC, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. The most recent and critical safety work includes a fire alarm system upgrade in 2024, with both building and electrical permits issued to comply with current fire safety requirements. Historical issues that have been addressed include a basement wall collapse during plumbing work in 2004 (abated in 2006), fire escape ladder maintenance in 2005 (also abated in 2006), and various building repairs including re-roofing in 2016 and stucco repairs in 2008. The building has undergone regular housing inspections, though there were periods of concern including a 2009 complaint about possible mildew problems.

Recent activity around the building (2024-2025) shows ongoing maintenance and environmental challenges, with multiple 311 calls regarding graffiti and debris on or near the property, particularly in January 2025. However, these exterior maintenance issues appear to be more about street-level conditions rather than building-specific problems. The building has had three fire-related complaints between 2017 and 2021, primarily concerning sprinkler/standpipe systems and exit maintenance, though all were either corrected or found to have no merit. While the building is over 100 years old, the property management has demonstrated compliance with major safety requirements, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade, though some historical violations and complaints related to maintenance indicate there have been periodic challenges with upkeep and safety systems in the past.

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Risk rating

How 891-897 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

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
93rdpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

891-897 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 17
Not offensive
sidewalk structure
311 RequestFeb 01
Garbage and debris

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