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1544 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0573008 5 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1544 Pacific Ave 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 1925
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1925
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area5,647 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0573008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
745 5th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
091420

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Initial analysis

1544 Pacific Avenue is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. The property is currently owned by 1544 Pacific Ave Partnershi and has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably recent fire safety upgrades. In 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing over $13,000 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code Section 1103.7.6.1, including the installation of additional smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobe devices. This work was preceded by similar fire safety improvements in 2022, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and living rooms.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with records indicating improvements such as underpinning work in 2007 (to support an adjacent building), a UMB retrofit in 2000, and roof repairs in 1998. However, the property has faced recurring fire safety compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple fire code violations between 2018 and 2024, primarily related to alarm systems and maintenance requirements. A significant cluster of violations occurred in 2004, including problems with heat provision, fire extinguishers, weatherproofing, and mold issues, though these were all addressed by February 2004. More recent complaints in 2024 have resulted in violations related to the alarm system, with the most recent fire safety violation recorded in April 2024. The building also underwent a general advertising sign removal process in 2020, which included repairs to the wall and roof areas affected by the sign installation. Additional electrical work was performed in 2022 to enhance the building's fire safety systems, and various routine maintenance activities have been documented through 311 calls, primarily related to the surrounding area's infrastructure and services.

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Risk rating

How 1544 Pacific Ave'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
65th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 394 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 51.7%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 31.3%
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

1544 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jul 11
Re-roofing, no hot work
$39,600 · Complete

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