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1166 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0252011A 12 units · 4 fl · 1921

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
At or below average
avg 6.9
6
FewerMore

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

This building's 77% 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1166 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 1921
2 or more units
12 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 1921
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
Floors4
Year built1921
Total area8,174 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0252011A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 12013 San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
March 12, 1993

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Initial analysis

The four-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 1166 Pine Street, owned by Larkin David G & Tang Trang, was constructed in 1921 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most concerning are recent fire safety violations, with the most recent documented in July 2023 regarding sprinkler system maintenance, and previous violations in 2022-2020 related to multiple fire code compliance issues. The building's infrastructure has undergone several notable improvements, including a complete plumbing upgrade in 2014 with the installation of new bathtubs, sinks, and sewer pipes, as well as the replacement of the steam heating boiler in 2009. The building has a documented history of staircase safety concerns, including repairs to wood rear stairs in 2010 and historical issues with dry rot in 1993 and 1996. A significant common area complaint was filed in April 2024, though it was abated within two weeks.

The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to major systems, including reroofing work in 2003 and the installation of solar panels for hot water in 1984 (though this permit is now expired). The building has undergone multiple routine housing inspections over the years, with varying degrees of compliance, including issues with fire escape maintenance and gas utility shutoff tools as recently as 2024. Historical complaints from the late 1990s/early 2000s indicate past concerns about electrical systems and security features such as mailboxes, though many of these issues appear to have been resolved. The building's location in downtown San Francisco has also experienced various street-related issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and encampments in the vicinity, though these external factors do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1166 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
65thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 157 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 77%
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

1166 Pine St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 19
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestApr 29
311 service request

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