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1220 Pine St

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

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 Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
11
FewerMore

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

This building's 80% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

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 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.

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 1910
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
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
Mailing address
1965 Market St Fl 2 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
June 30, 2006

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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

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
56thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 197 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

1220 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 17
Construction going on upstairs. my ceiling is breaking and caving in. i have video and pictures of the cracks. my ceiling is cracking. the paint and ceiling are starting to drop. please inspect. i feel like the the property owner has bad intentions to get me to move. the property owner and caller do not get along. (311 sr 101004447335)
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintFeb 02
Kitchen cabinet fell, there is 2 inch drop in flooring, bathtub paint peels off

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