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1012-1016 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0253005 4 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 1012-1016 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area5,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0253005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Famly Trst 1997/Surv Tr
Mailing address
Lai H Yee Trustee 1014 Pine St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
091919

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Included addresses

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1014 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1012 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1014 A Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1016 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 3-story multi-family residential building located at 1012-1016 Pine Street in Downtown was built in 1911 and contains 4 units. The building has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past two decades, most notably in 2010 when extensive window replacements were completed due to termite damage, affecting 66 windows in total (21 in the front and 45 in the rear and sides), at a cost of $30,000. In the same year, repairs were conducted on termite-damaged wood stairs located in the lightwell. The property underwent electrical system upgrades in 2004, including installation of circuit breakers and panel upgrades.

The building has faced multiple maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent active complaint from 2013 regarding peeling paint and weather proofing concerns, including potential lead paint hazards. Earlier violations included concerns about a non-functioning forced air furnace (2000), refrigerator problems, and various safety-related issues like garbage storage concerns. The property has experienced several routine housing inspections, which have documented various maintenance needs. In terms of fire safety, there have been periodic inspections and minor incidents, including false alarms and elevator rescues, though no significant fire-related injuries have been recorded. Recent activity in late 2024 shows multiple reports of parking violations and street cleaning issues in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1012-1016 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
95th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.8%
Moderate concern 24.3%
Severe concern 24.9%
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

1012-1016 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 24
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMay 04
Garbage and debris

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