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1140 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0252009 23 units · 4 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
7
FewerMore

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

This building's 81% 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 1140 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 1911
2 or more units
23 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1911
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
Units23
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area14,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0252009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wayne Hunter & Mary Alba Tr 735 El Camino Del Mar San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 23, 1997

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Initial analysis

1140 Pine Street is a 4-story, 23-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by the Wayne & Mary Alba 1999 Trust. The building is presently undergoing significant fire safety system upgrades, with permits issued in October 2024 for the installation of new low-frequency sounders in every unit and associated fire alarm system improvements at a cost of $30,324. Recent fire safety issues were noted in July 2024 regarding exit maintenance and sprinkler systems, though these conditions were corrected promptly. The building has experienced recurring boiler permit compliance issues, with complaints in 2016 and 2013 regarding expired permits, though these were subsequently resolved. A notable maintenance history includes comprehensive window replacements in 2013 (72 windows) and various plumbing system upgrades such as backflow assembly and storage tank replacements in 2013. Several fire safety violations have been documented between 2019-2024, including blocked exits and sprinkler system concerns, all of which were promptly corrected. Recent environmental concerns include multiple reports of sewage back-ups (October 2024 and February 2024), though these were resolved through field work completion. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues being addressed, with most violations and complaints being resolved within reasonable timeframes, typically within a few months or weeks of being filed.

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Risk rating

How 1140 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
51stpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 220 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

1140 Pine St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 17
As built change log ref pa # 2024-1011-2827 per inspector. corrected the model numbers of all devices add a missing power supply and removed a water flow and its corresponding monitor module
$14,200 · Complete
Fire ComplaintJul 03
Alarm Systems

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