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1280 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0251014 24 units · 6 fl · 1927

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
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1280 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 1927
2 or more units
24 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 1927
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
Units24
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area16,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0251014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 640717 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
August 31, 1995

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Initial analysis

Located in downtown, 1280 Pine Street is a 6-story, 24-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by the Joseph F Mannion Jr Trust. The building has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years, including a $20,000 fire alarm system replacement in 2022 to accommodate low-frequency sounds in all units, and an electrical upgrade completed in early 2023 to comply with current fire code requirements. The property has faced recurring water-related issues, with three violations filed in March 2023 regarding water damage and interior surface problems, though these were abated by April 2023. There is currently an open fire violation regarding sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023. Historical maintenance records reveal attention to safety systems, including sprinkler system improvements in 2015, backflow device replacement in 2010, and various building reinforcements in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The building's recent history shows some concerning habitability issues, particularly related to water damage and its impact on interior surfaces, as well as a malfunctioning refrigerator complaint filed in January 2024. The property has addressed multiple safety system upgrades and corrections, including legalization of unpermitted dwelling unit improvements in 2014, and it was reported that the building received 25th unit legalization per Ordinance 43-14 (exact date of this process is not specified in the current records). Regular maintenance and compliance checks have been documented through various permits and inspections, with most issues being corrected in a timely manner. Three fire safety complaints were properly investigated and resolved in 2022-2023, showing responsiveness to safety concerns, though one violation remains open as of December 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1280 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
35thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 291 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
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 89%
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

1280 Pine St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 27
Reroofing hot works
$40,000 · Issued
311 RequestFeb 19
Other excessive noise

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