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1920 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0577020 12 units · 3 fl · 1961

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1920 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 1961
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1961
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1961
Total area9,147 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0577020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St #1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
092320

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Initial analysis

1920 Pacific Avenue is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1961, currently owned by 1920 Pacific G1 Lp. The property has undergone significant modernization in recent years, most notably with the addition of four ADUs in 2021, followed by comprehensive fire safety upgrades including the installation of sprinklers throughout the ground floor and additional fire devices in 2024 to comply with current safety codes. Recent maintenance records show active improvements across multiple units, including bathroom and kitchen rehabilitations in Units 6, 10, and 11 between 2020-2022, as well as the installation of washer/dryer units in several apartments. The building's infrastructure has received attention, with a complete heating system upgrade in late 2023 involving new boilers and a radiant heat manifold system.

The property has experienced several safety and maintenance challenges over its recent history. In 2018, there were multiple complaints regarding mold issues in a utility closet near the laundry room, which resulted in violations that were later abated. The building's fire alarm system has required multiple corrections from 2013 through 2024, with the most recent violation for sleeping area requirements issued in October 2024. An elevator malfunction was reported in 2015, and there were various interior surface maintenance issues identified in 2018, including problems with walls, ceilings, and floor coverings. While these issues have generally been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements, the recent open sleeping area violation from October 2024 indicates ongoing compliance monitoring requirements. The building's exterior and common areas have been the subject of various maintenance calls, with recent 311 reports in 2024 primarily relating to street cleaning and debris removal.

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Risk rating

How 1920 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
18th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.9%
Moderate concern 58.4%
Severe concern 7.6%
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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The story over time

1920 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Oct 02
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
DBI ComplaintJul 22
Date last observed: 18-jul-25; time last observed: 3pm; floor: level 2; unit: 6; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; dilapidated structure; structural problems; ; additional information: i have lived in unit #6 since january 2025. the balcony roof above my unit has been missing paneling and structurally exposed the entire time. management promised repairs at move-in but failed to act for over six months, despite multiple verbal, text, and written requests. in the meantime, birds began nesting in the open ceiling, and the balcony became unusable due to falling debris, exposure to the elements, and general unsanitary conditions. on july 16, 2025, i notified greentree property management that i was filing a formal complaint with the san francisco rent board and intended to contact the department of building inspection (dbi) as well. after months of delay, they suddenly filed permit #202507171058 the very next day, july 17. th

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