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1163 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0276026 13 units · 4 fl · 1913

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 1163 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 1913
2 or more units
13 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 1913
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
Units13
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area10,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0276026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
091919

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

1163 Pine Street is a 4-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by 1163 Pine Street LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over recent years, with substantial work completed between late 2020 and early 2021, including comprehensive unit renovations in Units 1 and 15, installation of new fire alarm systems, and plumbing upgrades. Most notably, an electrical upgrade was completed in April 2024, replacing thirteen federal pacific sub-panels, and the building successfully completed its soft-story seismic retrofit requirements. The building has maintained an active maintenance schedule, though there are currently two active complaints from 2024 regarding common areas and boiler permit compliance, with the latter being a recurring issue. Historical violations from 2002-2004 included various maintenance and safety concerns such as damaged steam line insulation, cracked stairs, and fluctuating hot water, though all were properly abated. The property has consistently updated its systems to meet current codes, including multiple fire safety improvements, though there have been periodic issues with fire alarm systems, blocked exits, and hazardous materials that were subsequently corrected. Recent 311 calls from 2024 mostly relate to street cleaning and maintenance outside the building, rather than internal building issues.

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Risk rating

How 1163 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
51th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 220 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.9%
Moderate concern 75.1%
Severe concern 16.0%
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

1163 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 02
Unit 3 - rehabilitate existing kitchen (replace countertops, cabinets, appliances) and bathroom (replace plumbings fixtures); install washer and dryer
$62,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 02
Unit 3. rehabilitate existing kitchen and bathroom. install washer and dryer. install shower pan, replace toilet, bathroom sink, kitchen sink and d/w.

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