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1034 Sutter St

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

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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.

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
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).

Mailing address
138 Waverly Pl San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale

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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

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.

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 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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1034 Sutter St event timeline

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

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