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737 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94108 0272001B 39 units · 6 fl · 1929

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 Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 737 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 1929
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 1929
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
Floors6
Year built1929
Total area31,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0272001B
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 6-story multi-family residential building at 737 Pine Street, owned by 737 Pine II LLC, is a 39-unit structure built in 1929 that has undergone significant modifications and maintenance over the past several years. The property has most recently completed substantial fire safety improvements in 2024, including the installation of a new fire alarm system ($121,691), fire sprinkler system, and backflow protection for fire services, with some ongoing electrical work related to these systems. Between 2022 and 2024, there were comprehensive renovations including the addition of six ADUs on the ground floor, multiple unit rehabilitations with kitchen and bathroom updates, and essential infrastructure work such as re-roofing and garage concrete repairs ($50,000). The building experienced notable challenges during the construction period, with multiple complaints filed in 2023 regarding structural concerns in the lower garage due to upper-level work, including ceiling cracks and possible safety issues, though these concerns appear to have been addressed by April 2024.

Historical records from 2012 show several housing code violations related to heating, plumbing, and security that were resolved, including issues with heat distribution and hot water maintenance. The building has maintained an active fire safety compliance record, with several violations and corrective actions related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers dating back to 2016, though recent inspections in 2023 indicated issues with sleeping area requirements that remain open as of December 2023. Recent complaints from 2023/2024 have primarily focused on garbage management and encampment-related issues in the vicinity rather than building-specific problems. The property has undergone regular maintenance and upgrading of individual units as evidenced by numerous permits for kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation, washer/dryer installations, and infrastructure improvements, suggesting active management and investment in maintaining building systems and resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 737 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
18th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 367 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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 4.3%
Moderate concern 89.7%
Severe concern 5.9%
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

737 Pine St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 14
Date last observed: 13-aug-25; time last observed: ongoing since 8/12/25 in the a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: elevator/lift; ; additional information: elevator is out of service and there are no notifications posted on elevator doors indicating what is being done to rectify or when to expect service to be restored.;
Building Inspection Division
311 RequestMay 12
Garbage and debris

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