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2201 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0589001 38 units · 6 fl · 1930

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
Above average
avg 1.4
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2201 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 1930
2 or more units
38 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units38
Floors6
Year built1930
Total area42,594 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0589001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gruber Fmly Partners Lp
Mailing address
1233 4th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
060818

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Initial analysis

The 38-unit multi-family residential building at 2201 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, owned by Gruber Fmly Partners Lp, has undergone significant recent improvements and has shown commitment to maintaining and upgrading its facilities. Most notably, in 2023, the building completed a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing over $117,000, and in December 2023, Unit 601 received a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel including new appliances and fixtures. The building has seen regular unit improvements over the past several years, including multiple kitchen and bathroom renovations in various units between 2017-2023, as well as the addition of a laundry facility with four washer/dryer connections in 2020.

The building has experienced some safety-related issues that have required attention, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023, though it was subsequently abated. Previous fire safety concerns include a 2018 sprinkler/standpipe system violation and a 2023 alarm systems violation, both of which were corrected. Historical records show a cluster of building code violations in 2002 that were resolved by June 2003, including issues with ventilation, heating systems, and fire escape maintenance. While there have been several fire incident responses documented, none resulted in injuries, and most were for benign reasons such as smoke detector activation or service calls. The building's management appears to be proactive in addressing maintenance issues as evidenced by the regular unit upgrades and prompt responses to violations when they occur.

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Risk rating

How 2201 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
5th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 915 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.7%
Moderate concern 77.7%
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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2201 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 17
Date last observed: 16-mar-26; time last observed: 2:30pm; floor: 5; unit: 506; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; dilapidated structure; leaking ceiling; ; additional information: we are requesting inspection of ongoing water intrusion and deterioration of window assemblies in our unit. the condition involves approximately 11 damaged windows spanning 3 adjacent bay windows and more across a large 30ft portion of the exterior wall. water is entering through the window structures and pooling on the interior window sills and floors. the wall area beneath the windows shows significant bubbling, deterioration of wall materials, and prior rupture of the interior wall due to moisture damage. visible mold growth is present on the wall and window areas. this issue was previously reported in a complaint submitted in june 2025. repairs were performed under prior ownership; however, the same water intrusion and wall damage ha
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