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1880 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0576014 26 units · 6 fl · 1931

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 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 1880 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 1931
2 or more units
26 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.

Building characteristics
Units26
Floors6
Year built1931
Total area36,690 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0576014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pacific Curtain Co
Mailing address
Esther Robb 591 Redwood Hwy Ste 2250 Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The six-story, 26-unit apartment building at 1880 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, owned by Pacific Curtain Co, has had significant recent concerns regarding fire safety systems. Between 2021-2024, there have been persistent issues with the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, with multiple violations documented through 2024 for problems related to the sprinkler/standpipe systems, sleeping area requirements, and other fire code violations. The building underwent a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including new devices and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and previous work was done to monitor the sprinkler system. Despite these improvements, there remain open violations as of late 2024 regarding fire command center features and elevator quarterly tests.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a $68,500 reroofing project in 2018 and backflow assembly replacement for the steam boiler in the same year. Historical records indicate several kitchen renovations in the 1990s, including cabinet and appliance updates. The building has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with the most recent inspection period highlighting ongoing fire safety concerns. While there have been no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents, there have been multiple fire-related callouts recorded, typically for smoke detection issues or system malfunctions. The property has experienced various maintenance issues documented through 311 calls in 2024, including reports of garbage and debris, illegal postings, and a tree maintenance issue, though these are primarily related to exterior and urban maintenance rather than building systems.

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Risk rating

How 1880 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
9th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 876 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.5%
Moderate concern 75.0%
Severe concern 9.5%
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

1880 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2023
Fire Complaint Oct 03
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Condition Corrected
311 RequestSep 24
Blocking driveway cite only

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