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977 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94108 0274018 24 units · 3 fl · 1907

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
Above average
avg 6.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 977 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 1907
2 or more units
24 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 1907
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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area10,062 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0274018
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
042718

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 977 Pine Street, owned by 977 Pine I7 Lp, was built in 1907 and has undergone significant maintenance and modernization work over recent years. The property completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit (Tier 2) with Certificate of Final Completion issued, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Recent improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2020-2021 to meet SFFD and NFPA standards, and multiple unit renovations between 2019-2020 involving washer/dryer replacements and various unit-specific improvements in units 301, 304, 305, and 307, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades.

The building has faced several notable issues requiring attention over the years, particularly concerning safety systems and maintenance. A recent 2023 complaint highlighted a pest control issue in Unit 205 involving roaches and bugs in various locations. The property experienced a lapse in boiler permit compliance in 2022, though this was subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure, with the most recent work including 2024 plumbing repairs to the sewer line and house trap, and a 2022 water heater installation. Historical records indicate past concerns over fire safety systems and general building maintenance, though most recent violations were abated in 2022. The property underwent tenant buyouts for two tenants in 2015, totaling $8,000. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) primarily relate to general street and sidewalk cleaning matters near the property.

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Risk rating

How 977 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
59th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 184 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 8.6%
Moderate concern 72.8%
Severe concern 18.6%
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

977 Pine St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Aug 21
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Condition Corrected
311 RequestApr 01
Garbage and debris

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