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1870 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

10
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
37
311 Calls
20
Permits

Risk Assessment

12
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 12% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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1870 Pacific Avenue is a 6-story, 30-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1937, currently owned by LSL Properties B14 De LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with multiple units receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2020-2024, including the most recent work in Unit 401 as of October 2024. However, there are concerning current issues: as of late 2024, residents have reported inadequate heating (with temperatures between 60-66 degrees) and September 2024 saw an elevator outage impacting accessibility.

The building's safety systems have faced ongoing scrutiny, with multiple fire safety violations issued in 2023-2024 regarding alarm systems and sprinkler systems, though many have been corrected. Historical problems from 2001-2009 included various maintenance and safety issues such as plumbing problems, water damage, and fire safety concerns, though these were all abated by November 2009. Recent complaints highlight persistent accessibility challenges, particularly for disabled residents, due to the building's entrance configuration and elevator reliability.

Windows have been a recurring issue, with multiple complaints between 2018-2019 regarding ventilation, air sealing, and safety compliance. The property has experienced several fire alarm activations and elevator rescues, though fortunately none involved civilian injuries. Multiple zoning verification letters have been issued for the property, confirming compliance with planning code section 140 for exposure. While many units have been modernized and the property has addressed numerous historical violations, the recurring nature of heating, elevator, and fire safety issues suggests ongoing maintenance and systems challenges within the building.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Pacific Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1937
Total area 26664 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

10
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
6
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
37
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
20
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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1870 Pacific Ave Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Lsl Properties B14 De LlcSteven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104

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1870 Pacific Ave Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 1870 Pacific Ave, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2024-11-21 13:15:57+00:00 Residential Building DBI - Housing Inspectionheat_lack_of_heatNone Closed
2023-10-21 12:54:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_OnlyBlack - Infiniti - 7DBY321 Closed
2023-03-04 10:29:00+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology_AbandonedGeneral CleaningOther Loose Garbage Closed
2023-02-20 20:25:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_TowWhite - White Toyota - 7ATK800 Closed
2023-02-20 20:11:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_OnlyWhite - White toyota - 7ATK800 Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2024-11-22 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesIt has been consistently between 60 to 66 degrees in my apartment, i reported the lack of heat to my building back in april and they refused to replace the radiator in my living room despite my complaints about how it was not adequately heating up the space. i bought a thermometer for my home and it confirmed that my apartment was below the legally required temperature limit and i informed my building of this. they have not sent a technician to fix the problem and are not responding with a sense of urgency to the uncomfortable temperatures in my apartment. Not Active View on DBI
2024-10-01 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 30-sep-24; time last observed: 1433; identity of person performing the work: n/a; unit: 705; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: elevator/lift; ; additional information: elevator for the entire building has been broken for the entire month of september, this has made it impossible for us to carry out our activities of daily living as someone with a walking disability; Not Active View on DBI
2023-06-13 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 12-jun-23; time last observed: 10:30pm; identity of person performing the work: resident; floor: 0; unit: 0; exact location: garage; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; ; additional information: resident with range rover has large items stored in her garage spot, it is a fire hazard and concern. complaints have been made to the building, and her items have remained there for 3+ years; Not Active View on DBI
2022-10-03 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesFront entrance on pacific avenue is a 2' step not accessible by wheelchair. elevator is consistently out of order. key lock at gate is not accessible because broken. alternate entrance through garage into the residential portion of building has 3 steps and is very narrow. Not Active View on DBI
2022-09-29 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionFront entrance on pacific avenue is a 2' step not accessible by wheelchair. elevator is consistently out of order. key lock at gate is not accessible because broken. alternate entrance through garage into the residential portion of building has 3 steps and is very narrow. Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2019-03-28T00:00:00.000Z other building violations restore bathroom ventilation. 1001hc building sectionnot active
2019-03-28T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments due to the violations noted, this property is defined as a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d). it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. other sectionnot active
2019-03-28T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. 1870 pacific avenue, unit # 205. building sectionnot active
2019-03-28T00:00:00.000Z replace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc) on dinette window. building sectionnot active
2019-03-28T00:00:00.000Z repair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc) a. repair lower left window sash operation. b. restore operation of kitchen window. c. restore operation of dinette window. all windows must open, stay open, close and lock. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-03-06T00:00:00.000Z1870 Pacific Avealarm system maintained abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2023-07-08 00:00:00+00:00353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevatorNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 1870 Pacific Ave.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

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