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1144 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0252010 24 units · 4 fl · 1968

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
At or below average
avg 6.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1144 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 1968
2 or more units
24 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.

Building characteristics
Units24
Floors4
Year built1968
Total area16,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0252010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frank Non-Exempt Qtip Trust
Mailing address
Bancal Property Management 220 Jackson St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
110217

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit apartment building at 1144 Pine Street, constructed in 1968, has undergone significant renovations and faced various safety and maintenance issues over the years. Most recently, in 2024, the property completed substantial improvements including the installation of new sliding doors, repairs to back walls and decks, and the addition of a comprehensive fire warning system with multiple electrical permits issued in May 2024. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple alarm system complaints and violations between 2009-2022, though most were resolved promptly. Current active issues include security concerns with an unsecured penthouse roof access door (2018) and a common areas complaint filed in April 2024.

The property has undergone several major renovations and safety upgrades since 2016, including interior remodels, electrical system upgrades, and sprinkler system improvements. Historical maintenance issues, such as walkway repairs and security concerns, were documented in the early 2000s and early 2010s, but many of these have been addressed through subsequent renovations. The building underwent a significant tenant buyout in October 2016, with one tenant receiving $7,200. Recent 311 calls (2024) show multiple reports of abandoned debris around the property, though these have been resolved through appropriate channels. While the building has a history of various maintenance and safety issues, many have been addressed through ongoing maintenance, renovations, and prompt response to complaints.

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Risk rating

How 1144 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
52th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.3%
Moderate concern 76.2%
Severe concern 8.5%
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

1144 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 27
The garage door automatic closing mechanism that secure the garage is manually disabled, keeping the garage door wide open and enabling access into the garage and elevator. codes §1005a.8.5; §1003a.2; housing code §706;california health and safety code §17920.3.please note: the resident manager will close the door if expecting a visit. and the pictures are taken over a course of months since september 9 to present day, depicting no move move out activity warranting disabling the automatic door closing mechanism. please call me first at 415 531 9107.thank you. michael ferran, resident at 1144 pine st.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJan 22
Resident manager at this address props the garage door open all day and wont let the doors close. smoking in the garage and has it open for the public so anyone could come inside and steal things.

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