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929 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94108 0274023 30 units · 4 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 929 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 1908
2 or more units
30 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 1908
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
Units30
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area17,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0274023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
P O Box 117067 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
060600

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 4-story, 30-unit multi-family residential building at 929 Pine Street, Downtown, is a historic structure built in 1908 and currently owned by 929 Pine Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade to address safety and structural requirements, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2015 (cost: $40,000), foundation work in 2011-2012, and recent fire alarm system upgrades in 2024 (cost: $59,647) to comply with current fire code requirements. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints between 2016 and 2024 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and extinguishers, though most have been promptly corrected or found to have no merit.

Recent significant concerns have primarily centered around waste management and garbage handling, with multiple housing inspection complaints in 2024 regarding inadequate garbage receptacles and overflow issues. The building has maintained active compliance with major infrastructure requirements, including electrical upgrades (individual meters installed in 2012), plumbing improvements, and various maintenance repairs. Historical records show regular maintenance and upgrading of building systems, though the property had several violations noted in 2016 requiring various safety improvements, including stair repairs, fire escape maintenance, and handrail installations, all of which appear to have been addressed. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with street cleanliness adjacent to the property, though these are external to the building's management responsibilities.

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Risk rating

How 929 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
74th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 116 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.8%
Moderate concern 62.3%
Severe concern 24.9%
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

929 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 10 Serious
Building violation
Repair front door intercom system that is not functioning at time of inspection. location: main gate/ entrance ----------
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 10
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