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952 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0280011 59 units · 6 fl · 1910

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
Above average
avg 6.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

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Initial analysis

The 6-story, 15+ unit multi-family residential building at 952 Sutter Street, managed by Cpi/mosser 952 Sutter Llc, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone numerous modifications over the past several years. The most recent significant concerns involve elevator safety (2024), basement door hazards (2023-2024), and fire safety systems. Recent building maintenance issues include a complaint from November 2024 regarding malfunctioning smoke detectors in common areas, and there have been ongoing elevator access problems reported in late 2024. The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring concern, with violations issued in 2024, along with multiple fire alarms and system malfunctions recorded by the fire department. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2019, including the addition of five ADUs in the basement, kitchen and bathroom remodels in Unit 605 (2021), and various infrastructure upgrades including fire sprinkler system reconfigurations and electrical work.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 952 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 1910
2 or more units
59 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 1910
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
Units59
Floors6
Year built1910
Total area42,365 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0280011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
July 18, 2016

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

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Risk rating

How 952 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
8thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 412 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
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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 94%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

952 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Sep 14
This building has 6 floors and a basement. caller states this is technically a 7 stories building.caller states the button cover is removed from the elevator on the basement level. 9 out of 10 times it will shock you when you push the button. also, caller's husband is in a wheel chair that requires them to have access to the elevator from the basement to the 4th floor.there are other disabled residences in this building.management does not want to take to them. management wants to evict them by sending them a notice after they called 311.
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintJul 22
Elevators Not Working

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