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1220 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0251008 12 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 Downtown
Above average
avg 6.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1220 Pine 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 1910
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,426 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0251008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sisters Llc
Mailing address
1965 Market St Fl 2 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
020420

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Initial analysis

The 1220 Pine Street building is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential structure owned by Sisters LLC, constructed in 1910 and located in the Downtown neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges in recent years. Most notably, the property was part of San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program and experienced violations in 2019 for failure to comply. However, these violations were eventually resolved, with the retrofit work being completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. Recent building improvements include a $44,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel completed in 2023, which generated some tenant complaints about construction dust and lack of notice to residents.

The building has faced multiple fire safety violations in recent years, with the most recent occurring in June 2024 regarding alarm systems, roof access, and fire escape issues, though these were abated within a week. Prior violations included problems with fire extinguishers and door hardware in 2023, which were also resolved. The property has maintained regular upkeep, with historical records showing roofing work completed in 1995 and 2005, and a resolved commercial use application from 1989. Recent 311 calls for the property in 2023-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and graffiti issues, with some open cases requiring attention. While the building appears to have addressed most major violations and completed required retrofits, the recent pattern of fire safety violations suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1220 Pine 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
56th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 197 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.8%
Moderate concern 77.7%
Severe concern 10.5%
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

1220 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 02
Kitchen cabinet fell, there is 2 inch drop in flooring, bathtub paint peels off
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