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1034 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279007 12 units · 3 fl · 1909

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
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1034 Sutter 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
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area9,705 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gee Tuck Sam Tuck Associati
Mailing address
138 Waverly Pl San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

1034 Sutter Street is a 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in Downtown, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Gee Tuck Sam Tuck Associates. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades over the past decades, including a seismic upgrade in 1993, compliance with parapet safety requirements in 1987, and multiple heating system improvements. In 2018, the building transitioned from a single boiler system to individual units with 12 wall-mounted gas heaters and two 100-gallon water heaters, following a boiler permit violation issue that was finally resolved in 2020. Multiple plumbing-related permits from 2004 to 2018 indicate ongoing maintenance and system updates.

The property has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, with notable violations in 2004 requiring repairs to stairs, water damage, ceilings, walls, and the central alarm system, along with sanitation and gas utility shutoff tool issues. Most of these violations were addressed by September 2004. More recent fire safety concerns were identified in October 2021 regarding fire extinguishers and alarm systems, though these were corrected by December 2022. The building's exterior and surrounding area have experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021-2025 reporting various types of debris, including medical waste and animal waste. While most building violations have been resolved, the property's maintenance history shows a pattern of periodic infrastructure upgrades and responses to violations, particularly regarding heating systems and fire safety equipment.

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Risk rating

How 1034 Sutter 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
62th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 170 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.1%
Moderate concern 47.5%
Severe concern 40.4%
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

1034 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 13
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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