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1201-1205 Pine St

Downtown, SF 94109 0277001 16 units · 3 fl · 1909

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 78% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1201-1205 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 1909
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1909
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 built1909
Total area7,744 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0277001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
August 30, 2018

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1203 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1205 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1201 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit multi-family residential building at 1201-1205 Pine Street, constructed in 1909 and currently under ownership of 1201 Pine A2 LP, has undergone significant upgrades and improvements over recent years. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofitting, achieving Tier 2 compliance, and has implemented various safety improvements including an upgraded fire alarm system (2019-2020), evacuation maps (2022), and ADA compliance improvements (2022). Recent unit renovations include comprehensive updates to Units 12 and 14 in 2020-2022, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, washer/dryer installations, and electrical upgrades.

The property has faced several maintenance and safety challenges over the years, including multiple water-related issues (highlighted by a hot water incident in May 2022), pest control concerns (notably regarding pigeons in 2014 and a rodent infestation in 2015), and some construction-related complaints in 2012. Fire safety systems have required attention, with multiple alarm system activations and sprinkler system issues reported between 2021-2022, though these were generally found to be either malfunctioning systems or having no merit upon inspection. While historical building violations related to fire safety and garbage management were recorded in 2003, these appear to have been resolved. Recent activity records for 2024 show numerous reports of abandoned furniture and debris outside the building, though these are primarily street-level issues rather than direct building concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1201-1205 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
62ndpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 170 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1201-1205 Pine St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 17
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 16
Garbage and debris

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