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875 Sacramento St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0242030 18 units · 6 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 875 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
18 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.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors6
Year built1926
Total area13,386 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0242030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shan Nain Benevolent Assn
Mailing address
41 Waverly Pl San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, six-story multi-family residential building at 875 Sacramento Street, owned by Shan Nain Benevolent Assn, has a history dating back to its 1926 construction. The building has undergone several significant improvements, with the most recent being a fire alarm system upgrade in August 2023 that included new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet safety requirements. A notable recent incident occurred in October 2023 when a disabled tenant experienced elevator issues that were described as life-threatening, highlighting ongoing accessibility concerns that have been documented since at least 2015.

The property has faced recurring fire safety violations, with multiple violations related to the alarm system, extinguisher maintenance, and sleeping area requirements between 2018 and 2024. These issues seem to have been generally addressed through compliance actions, though as of October 2024 there remains an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements. Historical maintenance records show various improvements, including a 2009 renovation of unit 401's bathroom and kitchen, but several older permits from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s are marked expired. The building has experienced multiple elevator outages affecting disabled and senior residents, persistent intercom system failures, and security-related violations, though many of these issues appear to have been resolved through compliance actions or repairs. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to parking issues and street cleaning matters outside the building. While the building has faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years, many have been addressed through various compliance processes, though some ongoing concerns remain regarding elevator accessibility and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 875 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
12th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 128 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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 severity forecast
No violation 13.8%
Moderate concern 72.6%
Severe concern 13.6%
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

875 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 12
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