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835 Pine St

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

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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 835 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.

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 1923
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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area10,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0273001D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
December 23, 2014

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Initial analysis

835 Pine Street is a 16-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently managed by 825-835 Pine II LLC. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in July 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, costing $55,000. The building has seen substantial unit renovations over the past several years, including conversions of Units 7 and 8 from kitchens to studies with new kitchen relocations and bathroom rehabilitations in 2021, and various upgrades across multiple units including washer/dryer installations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and electrical system improvements. A major project was initiated in 2020 to convert existing storage spaces into two additional dwelling units, which would bring the total to 18 units, though this permit was issued and its current status requires verification.

The building has had several maintenance and safety inspections, with most recent concerns being addressed. In 2024, a routine safety inspection raised several compliance issues related to fire escape maintenance and safety requirements, though these appear to have been addressed. Previous complaints indicate some recurring issues, such as insect problems (2023) and a boiler permit renewal requirement (2016), though these have been marked as resolved. Historical violations include a 2004 issue regarding obstructed fire escape access and window air infiltration problems in Unit 8, both of which were abated. Notably, the property is classified as Tier 2 Soft Story, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent 311 calls for the property mainly relate to exterior maintenance and street cleaning issues, while fire records show three minor alarm-related complaints with conditions corrected.

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Risk rating

How 835 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
46thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 242 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
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
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

835 Pine St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 15
Unit #8: plaster repairs in living room wall in-kind, not to exceed 200 sq ft.
$4,000 · Complete
Building PermitSep 09
Replace siding 20' x 60' in kind. back of home, like for like materials.

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