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825 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94108 0273001C 16 units · 3 fl · 1923

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 825 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 1923
2 or more units
16 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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area10,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0273001C
Ownership

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

Owner name
825-835 Pine Ii Llc
Mailing address
Steven Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
072820

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AI summary

The 16-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 825 Pine Street, constructed in 1923, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. The most recent major safety upgrade, completed in July 2023, involved a $55,000 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of new wireless sounders and smoke detection equipment in common areas. Between 2020-2022, substantial renovation work was carried out, including the conversion of storage spaces to accessory dwelling units, kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations in multiple units (4, 6, 9, 11, 15, 16), and the installation of washer/dryer facilities in various apartments. The building has also received infrastructure improvements, such as the installation of new tankless water heaters in November 2019, electrical system upgrades, and compliance with soft-story seismic retrofit requirements.

Historical records indicate several notable issues, primarily between 2001-2004, including water damage, plumbing system problems, and gaps in building maintenance resulting in fire safety concerns. These violations were ultimately abated by March 2009. Recent complaints (2015-2017) raised concerns about mold, lead remediation, and boiler permit renewals, though these issues appear to have been addressed. The property has experienced occasional maintenance challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls regarding building systems and street conditions, with recent noise complaints logged in 2024. All major building systems, including plumbing, electrical, and fire safety equipment, have received regular maintenance and upgrades, with the most recent fire alarm system improvements indicating ongoing attention to safety compliance. The building's management appears to have focused on unit modernization and safety improvements, as evidenced by the numerous recent permits for infrastructure upgrades and unit renovations.

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Risk rating

How 825 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
46th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 242 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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 location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.6%
Moderate concern 81.2%
Severe concern 8.3%
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

825 Pine St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Aug 03
Upgrade the existing fire alarm for the 16 unit building to comply with 1103.7.6.1
Complete
Building PermitJul 10
Upgrade existing fa system to compy with sffc 1103.7.6.1 by installing new wireless low frequency sounders & like-for-like replacements for existing smoke detectors, pull stations, horn/strobes in common areas.

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