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880-886 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0281008 49 units · 9 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
19
FewerMore

This building has 19 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 880-886 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 1926
2 or more units
49 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
Units49
Floors9
Year built1926
Total area27,009 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0281008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Farnham Properties Inc
Mailing address
886 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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886 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
882 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
880 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

880-886 Sutter Street is a 9-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, containing 49 units and currently owned by Farnham Properties Inc. The property has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years, particularly related to its ground-floor commercial space which has transitioned through various uses including a deli and full-service restaurant with a beer and wine license. Between 2013-2018, substantial work was completed for the commercial space including kitchen equipment installations, fire safety systems, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building's infrastructure has received attention through multiple electrical system upgrades, including a panel replacement in 2010 and elevator modernization in 2011, along with plumbing improvements such as boiler replacement in 2007 and several sink installations.

The building has faced recurring fire safety compliance issues, most notably visible in recent months with multiple open violations as of December 2024 related to the alarm system, sprinkler maintenance, exit pathways, emergency lighting, and other fire safety features. There have also been three separate boiler permit violations filed between 2022-2023. Historical problems from 2001-2004 included various safety concerns such as fire escape maintenance, lighting, and handrail requirements, though these were ultimately abated. More recent complaints from 2016-2020 indicate concerns about construction work hours, noise, and unauthorized modifications to the commercial space. The property has consistently maintained its original multi-family residential use while accommodating ground-floor commercial adaptations, though some of these transitions have generated tenant complaints regarding construction impact on residential units.

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Risk rating

How 880-886 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
19th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 363 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.2%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 74.7%
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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880-886 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 19
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 19
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