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2070 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0578011 29 units · 6 fl · 1927

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 2070 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 1927
2 or more units
29 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1927
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
Units29
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area32,754 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0578011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Skip Wollenberg 29863 Madsen Ln Fort Bragg CA 95437
Last sale
031312

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Initial analysis

The 6-story, 29-unit apartment building at 2070 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1927, has undergone significant maintenance and modernization work over the past few years, with the most recent projects including a completed reroofing ($50,000) in August 2024 and kitchen renovations in Unit 504 (cabinet, countertop, fixtures) in early 2024. A major safety improvement was completed in 2021 with the installation of a comprehensive wireless fire alarm system throughout the building, replacing all initiating devices, alarm bells, and adding new notification equipment. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2018-2023 regarding alarm systems, hazardous materials, and extinguishers, though most of these were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon follow-up inspections. A recent complaint from October 2023 noted concerning oil leakage in the garage as a potential fire hazard.

The building's history includes several significant renovations, such as the replacement of two water heater systems in 2015 and various plumbing improvements in the rear yard between 2010-2011. Earlier fire safety concerns from 2005-2009 were addressed, including boiler room modifications following complaints about safety violations. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) primarily relate to routine urban maintenance issues such as garbage, illegal postings, and parking enforcement, though there have been some concerns about building safety systems. The property has experienced regular fire department responses over the years, though these have typically been for smoke detector activations, service calls, or elevator rescues rather than actual fire incidents, with no civilian injuries reported in any firefighting responses.

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Risk rating

How 2070 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 29.8%
Moderate concern 47.6%
Severe concern 22.6%
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

2070 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 09
Alarm Systems

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