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2019 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0591014 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2019 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,444 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0591014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael E Arruda & Susan J 2019 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
July 05, 1996

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2019 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, built in 1900, is currently owned by the Arruda-Kreidler Revocable Trust and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant structural and cosmetic improvements over the years, with the most substantial work occurring in the late 1990s when major foundation work was completed, including masonry foundation replacement and concrete slab leveling in 1997. Other notable renovations included a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2001, bathroom renovations in 1998, ground floor apartment remodeling in 1997, and a horizontal addition with a cost of $43,000 in 1996. The building experienced a series of violations in 2002 that were resolved by October 2003, including issues related to fire escape maintenance, plumbing permits, and garbage receptacle placement.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance and parking-related issues, with multiple complaints about vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks throughout 2023 and 2024. There were also several street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance requests in early 2024, including reports of loose garbage and waste. The most recent building-related incident was a construction noise complaint recorded in December 2021, which was transferred to DBI Inspection Services for follow-up. A fire alarm incident was reported in October 2006, but it was determined to have no merit, with no civilian injuries recorded. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, particularly during the late 1990s when significant structural work was performed, though more recent years have seen primarily routine maintenance and compliance with city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 2019 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
62ndpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 366 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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 age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2019 Pacific Ave event timeline

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