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665 Pine St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0271021 39 units · 10 fl · 1928

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Financial District North
Above average
avg 3.2
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 665 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 1928
2 or more units
39 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 1928
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
Units39
Floors10
Year built1928
Total area23,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0271021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
042821

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Initial analysis

The 10-story, 39-unit apartment building at 665 Pine Street in the Financial District North has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over the past few years. Built in 1928 and currently owned by 665 Pine I7 LP, the building has seen substantial rehabilitation work in recent years, with multiple units receiving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, bedroom conversions, and washer/dryer installations between 2021-2022, including Units 601, 704, 902, 903, and 1003 among others, with renovation costs ranging from $4,500 to $49,000. However, several concerning issues have been documented, including a 2024 complaint about mold exposure in Unit 501, a 2022 incident involving concrete falling during adjacent unit renovations, and multiple reports of water supply disruptions during construction work in 2020. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2019 and 2024, including blocked exits, inspection documentation issues, and problems with fire extinguishers. Significant infrastructure problems have been reported, such as elevator malfunctions (documented multiple times), heating pipe insulation deterioration, and plumbing issues including extended periods without cold water in Unit 1001 during 2019-2020. The building's management has been actively completing various unit upgrades and responding to maintenance issues, as evidenced by numerous building, plumbing, and electrical permits issued and completed between 2021-2022, though some permits had to be revised, such as the switch from electric to gas washer/dryer installations in Units 404, 503, and 1002.

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Risk rating

How 665 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
12th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 128 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.0%
Moderate concern 90.5%
Severe concern 5.5%
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

665 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 08
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 13
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