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919 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0300020 26 units · 4 fl · 1921

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
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 919 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 1921
2 or more units
26 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 1921
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
Units26
Floors4
Year built1921
Total area16,945 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0300020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1344 Palos Verdes San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
033007

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

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Initial analysis

The 26-unit, 4-story apartment building at 919 Sutter Street, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by James A & Souzi Qubain Rvc, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are recent complaints from January 2025 regarding electrical work quality, with residents reporting frequent tripped breakers and safety concerns. The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with multiple reports of cockroach infestations and inadequate extermination methods in late 2024 and early 2025. There are active maintenance concerns including a December 2023 violation for sleeping area requirements and a 2023 violation related to alarm systems, with previous violations for sprinkler system maintenance.

The building's history shows periodic maintenance work, including a $27,000 window replacement project in 2014, structural improvements in 2012, and seismic upgrading completed in 1993. However, there have been persistent issues with water intrusion and mold, particularly affecting unit 24, with multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2023 regarding leaking ceilings and damaged interior surfaces. The property has undergone several major maintenance projects over the years, including reroofing in 2003 and 1988, and various structural and safety improvements, but recent complaints suggest ongoing challenges with basic building systems and maintenance standards. While the building's historical records show some attention to major systems and structural integrity, the frequency and nature of recent complaints indicate potential concerns with current maintenance practices and building systems reliability.

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Risk rating

How 919 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
39th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 273 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.4%
Moderate concern 56.0%
Severe concern 33.6%
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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919 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 06
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
DBI ComplaintJun 22
Date last observed: 17-jun-26; time last observed: 1pm; floor: basement; unit: 27; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; exposed wiring; work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: victor forrero, the building manager has been remodeling a storage unit in the basement, by adding kitchen utensil and replacing the wood floor. there has been a lot of noises happening throughout the day. there are also some exposed wiring in the basement near the laundry room. i have addressed my concern to the manager in the past few months but no action has been taken so far.;

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