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1035 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0301020 34 units · 4 fl · 1922

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
9
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1035 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 1922
2 or more units
34 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 1922
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
Units34
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area22,331 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0301020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
042821

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Initial analysis

The 34-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1035 Sutter Street, owned by 1035 Sutter I3 LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges since 2020. Most notably, there has been consistent unit modernization, with multiple apartments receiving bathroom and kitchen rehabilitations, bedroom-to-living room conversions, and washer-dryer installations, including Units 2, 6, 11, and 32. The building underwent major structural work in 2021, including a $125,000 parapet and roof bracing project, followed by reroofing. More recent concerns include recurring elevator issues, with a complaint filed in August 2024 regarding frequent breakdowns and extended outages, and hot water supply problems reported in August 2022 involving night-time shutdowns of the hot water system.

The building has maintained active compliance with safety systems, though there have been periodic violations that were subsequently corrected, including issues with the alarm system (2021-2024), fire extinguishers (2022), and a sleeping area requirement violation (2024). Historical maintenance records show past concerns with hot water systems, fire escape equipment, and various building systems, though most of these issues were resolved promptly. The property has seen regular permit activity for both routine maintenance and larger structural work, including a new boiler installation in 2022. Recent 311 calls (2024) have primarily reported street cleaning issues near the property, including debris and waste concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1035 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
49th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.4%
Moderate concern 81.7%
Severe concern 4.9%
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

1035 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 24
The elevator was working when i moved in. some days it works and some days it doesn¿t. there has been at least 20 days of no working elevator. they fix it then again it doesn¿t functioned. is this allowed?
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