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1254-1258 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0251011 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1254-1258 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0251011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Erlec Joseph
Mailing address
1256 Pine St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
042721

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1254 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1256 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1258 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1254-1258 Pine Street, owned by Erlec Joseph, was constructed in 1910 and contains three units. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, most notably a complete re-roofing project costing $27,000 completed in late 2024. In 2017, the building underwent window replacements on the street-facing facade, replacing all 12 windows with new wood windows featuring true divided lights. The property has received multiple electrical system upgrades, including a 400-amp underground service installation in 2006 and various wiring improvements between 2002 and 2004, demonstrating ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

The building has faced several compliance issues over the years, particularly regarding safety systems. In 2016, there was a series of violations related to safety inspections, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and security requirements, though most of these were subsequently addressed. A notable tenant complaint in 2017 involved access issues for installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The property has also experienced some maintenance challenges, including a no-heat complaint in 2014 and a common area rodent issue in 2000, both of which were resolved. More recent concerns include a rodent/insect infestation report from November 2023. The building has maintained compliance with major inspection requirements, with multiple permits filed to obtain final inspections for various completed works between 2012 and 2014. Recent 311 calls near the property primarily relate to street cleaning and maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems, suggesting that major building systems and compliance requirements have been adequately addressed in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1254-1258 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
85th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 67 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.5%
Moderate concern 27.3%
Severe concern 39.2%
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

1254-1258 Pine St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 28
Re-roofing. no work to (e) roof structural sheathing.
$27,000 · Complete
Planning RecordApr 18
Unauthorized ILO use

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