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765 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0298030 24 units · 4 fl · 1918

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
Above average
avg 6.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 765 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 1918
2 or more units
24 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
Units24
Floors4
Year built1918
Total area17,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0298030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Madison Apartments Sf Lp
Mailing address
Russell B Flynn 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
091917

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Initial analysis

The Madison Apartments at 765 Sutter Street is a 24-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1918, currently owned by Madison Apartments SF LP. The building has undergone numerous renovations and safety upgrades over the years, with the most recent significant work being a voluntary system upgrade and LF horns upgrade to meet current fire code requirements in December 2022, costing $65,900. There have been recurring issues with the building's safety systems, particularly the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, with multiple fire complaints between 2022-2023 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated."

The property has experienced various maintenance and habitability challenges in recent years, with active complaints filed as recently as April 2024 regarding common areas. Previous complaints from 2023 noted issues with entrance lighting creating a tripping hazard, as well as the presence of holes in walls throughout all units. Historical records show the building underwent significant individual unit renovations in 2015, including major remodeling work in apartments #101 and #105, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. The building had a cluster of violations in 2008 related to various safety concerns including combustible storage, water damage, and fire system maintenance, though these were all addressed by April 2008.

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Risk rating

How 765 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
40th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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 5.8%
Moderate concern 72.4%
Severe concern 21.8%
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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The story over time

765 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 01
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 29
Garbage and debris

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