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819-831 Sacramento St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0242028 32 units · 4 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 819-831 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 1908
2 or more units
32 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 1908
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
Units32
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area23,265 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0242028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
635 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
October 17, 2003

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Included addresses

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829 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
819 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
831 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
823 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
821 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
827 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
825 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The four-story, 32-unit multi-family residential building at 819-831 Sacramento Street, owned by Broadwell LLC and constructed in 1908, has undergone significant safety system upgrades in recent years. Between 2020-2024, major fire alarm system improvements were implemented, including the installation of wireless monitoring, low-frequency sounders, and radio monitoring, with the most recent work being issued in May 2024. However, the building currently has two open fire violations from 2023/2024 regarding the alarm system maintenance and sleeping area requirements. There is a concerning pattern of fire code violations, with multiple citations issued between 2017 and 2024, though the specific nature of the 2024 violation remains unaddressed.

The property has experienced persistent issues with vacant storefronts, particularly between 2022 and 2024, affecting units 821, 823, 825, and 829, with the most recent active code enforcement complaint filed in February 2024. Previous building violations from October 2013, though abated, included serious concerns such as rodent infestation, water heater temperature issues, and problems with fire escapes and security doors. The building's maintenance history shows significant improvements, particularly with Unit #48's 2017 kitchen and bath remodel and retail space improvements in 2015. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to sidewalk conditions and graffiti on nearby infrastructure, rather than building-specific issues, though they do suggest ongoing challenges with the property's immediate surroundings.

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Risk rating

How 819-831 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
4thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 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
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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819-831 Sacramento St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 07
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJan 07
Garbage and debris

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