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2154 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0579006 2 units · 2 fl · 1918

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 2154 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 1918
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area5,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0579006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dale K Doepke Revoc Tr
Mailing address
2154 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 2154 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights was built in 1918 and is currently owned by the Dale K Doepke Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the installation of a residential elevator in 2020 ($75,000), a comprehensive laundry room remodel in 2019 ($10,000) including electrical upgrades, and kitchen electrical panel rehabilitation work in 2024 to meet GFI and AFCI requirements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with permits issued for roof deck dry rot repairs in 2002 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The property has been subject to multiple official inspections, with recent focus areas including parking violations and garbage management in the surrounding area. Between 2024-2025, there were several reports of illegal parking, including instances of sidewalk parking and blocked driveways, though most of these cases were resolved without citation. There is currently one open noise complaint regarding construction on private property from June 2024. Planning records indicate that the property is located in an RH-3 district with a legal status for four units on a 4,389 square foot lot, despite initial requirements suggesting a minimum of 1,000 square feet per dwelling. The building has received necessary approvals for variances related to rear yard construction, specifically for a proposed rear deck on the roof of the existing structure.

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Risk rating

How 2154 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
76th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 231 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.8%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

2154 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 20
Date last observed: 07-jan-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling flues/vents defective; ; additional information: smoke soot shooting out of chimney;
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