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1618 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0574008 3 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 1618 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area5,038 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0574008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hms Pacific Llc
Mailing address
650 Potrero Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032219

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Initial analysis

1618 Pacific Avenue is a 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 in Nob Hill, currently owned by Hms Pacific LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent work completed in June 2024 involving the installation of plumbing for an ADA bathroom remodel. A notable 2019 renovation included historical window restoration and the installation of a powered door operator at the front entry. The property has maintained compliance with seismic safety requirements since a $97,000 upgrade was completed in 1994, and has addressed various fire safety concerns, though there have been recurring violations related to alarm systems and sleeping area requirements between 2014 and 2023. The building has experienced multiple incidents of elevator rescues between 2016 and 2018, though no injuries were reported in any of these situations, and there was one gas leak incident recorded.

The property has had periodic maintenance and safety inspections that revealed various issues, including blocked exits (2018), street cleaning needs, and tree maintenance requirements in 2024. Recent 311 calls from 2024 show numerous reports of tree-related problems in the vicinity, including damaged and overgrown trees, as well as a pavement defect that remains open as of June 2024. A recent investigation into illegal short-term rentals at 1610 and 1618 Pacific Avenue has been resolved as "Closed - Abated." The building's electrical system received an upgrade in 2016 with an expired permit for a 200-amp panel upgrade, and various street space permits have been issued over the years, including one in 2016 and another in 2006. While the building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, most violations have been promptly addressed, though a sleeping area requirement violation was issued in December 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1618 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
60th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 450 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.3%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 12.3%
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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1618 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 24
Parking on sidewalk
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