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1054 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279009 9 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
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 1054 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
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area8,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279009
Ownership

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

Owner name
The Hills 1054 Llc
Mailing address
460 Brannan St #77444 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
031120

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1054 Sutter Street, owned by The Hills 1054 Llc and constructed in 1909, has undergone several significant safety-related improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2023 the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $31,865, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, new smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobe devices. The building has also seen various infrastructure improvements, including a 400A electrical service upgrade in 2017 and house trap replacement in 2024. However, there have been recurring maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding the basement stairs, as evidenced by a January 2024 complaint about dangerous conditions and previous complaints about the intercom system in 2019 and water heater issues in 2020.

The property has a history of unauthorized modifications leading to multiple compliance issues. Unit #3 was cited in 2014 for unauthorized kitchen remodeling, which was eventually resolved in 2015, and Unit #4 faced similar issues in 2016 regarding unauthorized renovations and plumbing work. A significant complaint was filed in 2018 regarding potentially hazardous modifications including an outdoor kitchen and unauthorized bedroom additions, though this was marked as "Not Active." The building's fire safety features have required ongoing attention, with violations noted for fire extinguishers in 2019 and multiple fire alarm system complaints leading to corrections in 2017 and 2023. While regulatory compliance has improved with recent upgrades, the building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing attention to infrastructure and safety systems is necessary. The property experienced a tenant buyout in 2016, with two tenants receiving $40,000 in compensation.

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Risk rating

How 1054 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
66th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.2%
Moderate concern 45.3%
Severe concern 39.6%
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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1054 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 04
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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