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1740 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0575006 15 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1740 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 1908
2 or more units
15 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 1908
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area9,045 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0575006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
624 Chaparral Cir Napa CA 94558
Last sale
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Initial analysis

1740 Pacific Avenue is a 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by 1740 Pacific Ave LLC. The property has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2017 ($40,543) and mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2016 ($80,000) as part of the city's soft-story program, for which work has been completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Most recently, in February 2024, the building received a new Peerless steam boiler system, replacing a leaking unit. The building has experienced some recurring issues with its fire alarm system, with violations noted in 2022, 2023, and most recently in August 2024, though these have typically been corrected promptly.

Historically, the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including a significant fire incident in 1986, the repair of which was completed. In 2005-2007, the property underwent multiple inspections revealing various safety concerns including fire safety violations, plumbing issues, and lead paint hazards, all of which were ultimately resolved by January 2009. More recent housing inspections in 1999-2014 have generally shown compliance, though there was a period of inadequate heat reported in 1999 and a soft-story compliance issue in 2016 that was promptly addressed. Recent activities at the property have primarily involved routine maintenance and external matters such as street cleaning and parking enforcement, with multiple reports of garbage and debris removal during 2023-2025, which were all resolved. The building's systems appear to be generally well-maintained, with regular updates to critical infrastructure such as the boiler and fire alarm system, though the recurring fire alarm violations suggest an ongoing need for attention to this safety system.

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Risk rating

How 1740 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
19th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 780 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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 29.1%
Moderate concern 30.3%
Severe concern 40.6%
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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1740 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Apr 05
Remodel of apartment, in kind replacement of bath and kitchen, replace existing lighting and plug receptacle wiring.
Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 04
Work category: 1p; kitchen and bathroom remodel

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