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1400 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0502004 12 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1400 Greenwich 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 1924
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1924
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area9,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0502004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Link Robert D/s&l Realty 3140 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
121996

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1400 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some serious challenges over the past decade. Most recently, in 2023, Unit 6 received kitchen and bathroom remodels, completed with proper plumbing and electrical permits. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft story retrofit in 2020, addressing important seismic safety requirements. A major window replacement project was executed in 2017, involving the installation of 96 new Marvin wood sash double-hung windows, demonstrating the owner's commitment to building maintenance.

The property has experienced several concerning incidents, most notably a significant fire in August 2010 that caused temporary loss of electricity, water, and heat, affecting the entire building. This incident led to multiple violations, including issues with the central alarm system, electrical power, and hot water heating, though these were subsequently abated. Between 2019 and 2020, the building faced violations related to mold/mildew in the bathroom, malfunctioning windows, and an expired soft story retrofit permit, all of which were resolved. Recent records show ongoing maintenance activities, including various unit renovations and repairs, though there have been some recurring issues noted in 311 calls regarding garbage and debris, particularly in 2024. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations over the years, though most were false alarms or system malfunctions, with the most recent fire violation being related to alarm system maintenance in 2022 and fire extinguisher service requirements, both of which were abated.

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Risk rating

How 1400 Greenwich 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
12th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 997 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.2%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 72.7%
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

1400 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Mar 04
Extinguishers
No Merit
Fire ComplaintMar 04
Alarm Systems

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