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2199 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0590009 15 units · 3 fl · 1964

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2199 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 1964
2 or more units
15 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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area14,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0590009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buchanan Pacific Partners L
Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
082918

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, three-story apartment building at 2199 Pacific Avenue, constructed in 1964, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with particular attention to building safety and resident amenities. Most recently, in July 2023, Unit 105 received comprehensive renovations including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling $60,000. The building completed mandatory safety improvements including a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders and horn strobes in December 2022, following previous significant structural upgrades in 2016 consisting of steel moment frame installations and shear wall strengthening. The building has maintained compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving "Work Complete" status as a Tier 2 property.

The property has experienced several violations and complaints related to safety systems, particularly regarding fire safety and boiler permits. Multiple fire safety violations were recorded in 2018-2019, including issues with fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and blocked exits, all of which have been abated. The building's boiler service compliance was also addressed in 2019 through permits for serial numbers GAK-1496 and GAK-1555, with regular inspections following. Two renovation attempts to add an ADU in 2019 were ultimately cancelled, though planning records show this was intended to replace four parking spaces. The building has experienced typical urban challenges such as graffiti and parking issues, as documented in 311 calls, with all reported incidents being resolved through appropriate channels. While there have been various fire-related incidents recorded, including false alarms and carbon monoxide detector activations, none resulted in civilian injuries, and the building's safety systems have undergone regular upgrades and maintenance to meet current codes.

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Risk rating

How 2199 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
10th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 867 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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 32.9%
Moderate concern 46.9%
Severe concern 20.2%
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

2199 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jul 14
Unit #105: renovate kitchen and 2 bathrooms. all work in-=kind. plumbing and electrical as needed. to comply with complaint 202310557.
$30,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 14
Upgrade plumbing. replace tub & toilet fiberglass shower pan. ktichen & 2 bathroms. all plumbing as needed.

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