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1025 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0301021 19 units · 4 fl · 1913

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
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1025 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 1913
2 or more units
19 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 1913
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
Units19
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area15,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0301021
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
051021

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

1025 Sutter Street is a 19-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by 1025 Sutter I5 LLC. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, including fire alarm system upgrades in 2021 to meet current codes, and the installation of washer/dryer units in multiple apartments between 2019-2022. Major renovation work has been completed on several units, including kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations in Units 200, 206, 308, 402, 406, and 400, with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades. A significant proposed improvement - the addition of two accessory dwelling units in the basement - was cancelled in 2020.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past years. In 2019, there were multiple violations related to electrical outlets, plumbing, interior surfaces, and ceiling damage, as well as concerns about mold/mildew and lead-based paint, all of which were abated by December 2019. There were also complaints regarding elevator safety, plumbing issues, and a basement maintenance problem reported in 2017. More recent issues include a radiator noise complaint in 2020 and a recent noise complaint in 2024. The building's fire safety history shows several minor incidents requiring response, including elevator rescues and a contained trash fire, with no civilian injuries recorded. The property underwent substantial infrastructure improvements in 2019, including a new 400-amp service installation with 19 residential meters, and it remains in compliance with current fire system certification requirements as of 2007.

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Risk rating

How 1025 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
48th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 233 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.9%
Moderate concern 72.9%
Severe concern 16.2%
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

1025 Sutter St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 26
Garbage and debris
mattress

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