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975 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0300014 11 units · 4 fl · 1915

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 975 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 1915
2 or more units
11 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 1915
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
Units11
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area9,371 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0300014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1550 Fillmore St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
June 24, 2005

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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 975 Sutter Street, constructed in 1915, contains 11 units and is currently owned by Philip Q. Kiely. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete window replacement project in 2011 ($7,000), and multiple kitchen renovations in Units 4 and 11 in 2004 ($2,000 each). More recently, there have been recurring issues with the heating system, with multiple tenant complaints about inadequate heat between 2017 and early 2024, including allegations of inconsistent heating schedule violations this year. The building's boiler has been a particular point of concern, with violations noted in 2016 and 2018 regarding operating without proper permits, though records show some corrections were made. A recent tenant complaint filed in January 2024 also alleged the presence of three unauthorized units in the building.

The building has a notable history of fire alarm system activations, with several false alarms and some potentially concerning incidents recorded, though fortunately, none resulting in civilian injuries. Fire safety systems have required attention over the years, with a sprinkler/standpipe system issue in 2022 that was corrected. There have also been maintenance concerns documented through building violations, including issues with fire escape equipment and fire extinguishers in 2006 that were addressed. The property has undergone various improvements to maintain safety standards, including electrical upgrades in 2011 with a new 400A three-phase service installation. Recent building complaints suggest ongoing concerns with basic services, particularly regarding heating systems, though some issues have been resolved through proper channels. The building's management history shows a pattern of addressing most violations, though some issues appear to recur, particularly relating to heating system maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 975 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
44thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 251 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
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
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

975 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 24
Work category: 8p; replace existing steam boiler (serial # 60-44179) with new steam boiler (serial # 843974-202504) replace rp backflow device (serial # bb8849) with new backflow device (serial # j011939)
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DBI ComplaintJun 12
Ongoing issue of requests to inspect property at 975 sutter. st. caller provided sr's 101004174265, 101004171814, 101004217351. caller states that notes repeatedly state that inspector cannot gain access to building despite info in the request giving instructions. caller has been provided dbi case number 202657176. thank you .

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