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2101 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0590001 31 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
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2101 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
31 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.

Building characteristics
Units31
Floors6
Year built1930
Total area48,298 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0590001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Berger E S & R E Fam Trust
Mailing address
Esther S Berger 1290 Lakeview Dr Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
031798

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Initial analysis

This six-story, 31-unit apartment building in Pacific Heights, owned by Berger E S & R E Fam Trust, was constructed in 1930 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most concerning is an active situation from February 2024 involving water damage throughout the building, with moisture readings indicating serious problems and potential lead and asbestos concerns. The building's fire safety systems have received considerable attention, with a recent $118,195 permit issued in 2024 to upgrade the fire alarm system to comply with current codes, following a history of fire-related violations including a sleeping area requirement violation in December 2023. Other recent maintenance activities include a completed reroofing project in 2024 costing $194,260.

The building has faced multiple resident experience challenges, including a significant mouse infestation reported in 2018, complaints about construction work without permits in late 2023, and various parking-related issues documented through 311 calls throughout 2024. Fire safety remains a critical area of focus, with several fire code violations recorded between 2017-2023 regarding alarm systems, exit maintenance, and emergency lighting. The property's history also includes routine maintenance work such as window replacements in 2004, a horizontal addition completed in 1999, and several other renovations. While many past violations have been resolved, including multiple fire system repairs that were abated by 2020, the presence of active violations in 2023-2024 suggests ongoing maintenance and safety monitoring is required.

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Risk rating

How 2101 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.4%
Moderate concern 50.5%
Severe concern 15.1%
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

2101 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 16
As built fire alarm to 202508203510. correct the unit design of unit 206 to match on site details, removed horn in the bedroom area since its an open bedroom.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitAug 20
As built to pa #202405162261.annunciator model update to match as built and 2nd annunciator installed. horn strobes model update. per inspector's request intall new smoke detector above facu on 1st level.

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