Free SF apartment background check

928-930 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0280008 46 units · 6 fl · 1924

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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

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 928-930 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 1924
2 or more units
46 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 1924
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
Units46
Floors6
Year built1924
Total area27,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0280008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1201 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
March 15, 1994

Landlord portfolio

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

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

928 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
930 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 6-story multi-family residential building at 928-930 Sutter Street, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Incutech LLC, contains 46 units and has undergone significant modifications over the past decade. Between 2016-2018, the building underwent substantial work to legalize and add dwelling units, including the legalization of a ground-floor unit (Unit 108) and the addition of fire sprinkler systems. Recent concerns have focused on several maintenance and safety issues. In 2023, there was a notable plumbing failure with a water pipe burst on the sixth floor affecting the entire building. More recent complaints in 2024-2025 have highlighted problems with the elevator system, which has experienced multiple outages, and some continuing safety compliance issues including unresolved sleeping area requirements violations from November 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of periodic violations and complaints related to basic services and safety systems. These include multiple heating and plumbing issues, concerns about mold, and problems with the fire safety systems including alarms and sprinklers. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple fire safety violations related to sleeping area requirements and sprinkler service compliance. The property has also experienced various service interruptions such as inadequate heat, electrical problems, and elevator outages. While many historical violations have been resolved, including a significant set of violations from 2003 related to egress, handrails, lighting, and the central alarm system, the building continues to face challenges with basic infrastructure maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 928-930 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 435 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
5%
No DBI
violation
95%
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 95%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

928-930 Sutter St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

The story over time

928-930 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 24
Lots of rats and roaches in the kitchen and living room.---spanish speaker only
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJul 06
Date last observed: 02-jul-26; time last observed: now; floor: all; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling hazardous outlet wiring; disabled acc: entrance; disabled acc: stairs/ramps; disabled acc: path of travel; ; additional information: it is impossible for disabled people to enter the building, common spaces have unauthorized furnishings, electrical outlets are decades beyond replacement and many do not work, which could indicate risk.;

See all 28 events

Full history back to 2020 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 928-930 Sutter St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Side by side

How 928-930 Sutter St compares to the neighborhood

This building against comparable properties in Downtown. Toggle filters to narrow the peer group.

Loading comparables…
Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Pay once

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10one time

3premium reports

$3.33 per report · charged once, never renews

Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 premium reports — AI executive summary included
  • Live data across all 27 public record types
  • 200 records per dataset
  • PDF & Excel exports included
  • Compare up to 10 buildings side-by-side
  • Credits never expire until you use them
Pay once

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39one time

30premium reports

$1.30 per report · charged once, never renews

Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 30 premium reports — AI executive summary included
  • Live data across all 27 public record types
  • 200 records per dataset
  • PDF & Excel exports included
  • Compare up to 10 buildings side-by-side
  • Credits never expire until you use them

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 928-930 Sutter St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.