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1945 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0592013 12 units · 4 fl · 1962

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1945 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 1962
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors4
Year built1962
Total area15,272 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0592013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Daniel Fong Revoc Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Fong Daniel Trustee 1945 Pacific Ave Apt 5C San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
042710

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Initial analysis

1945 Pacific Avenue is a 12-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1962 and currently owned by the Daniel Fong Revocable Living Trust. The building has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $120,000, followed by sound system upgrades in 2023 to comply with fire code requirements. Multiple fire safety violations have been recorded and subsequently corrected between 2018-2020, including issues with alarm systems, exits, and extinguishers. The building experienced substantial construction activity from 2006-2014, which included controversial unit modifications and some permit compliance issues. Notable improvements during this period included window replacements, bathroom remodels, and the installation of a new heating system.

The property has a history of maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly evident in several building code violations from 2002-2007 related to various safety and maintenance issues, all of which were ultimately abated. Recent years have shown improved maintenance practices, with the most recent permits focusing on system upgrades rather than structural alterations. There is an open violation from 2007 regarding unauthorized construction work, and while most historical violations have been resolved, the building's history reflects past challenges with construction management and permit compliance. The property has been subject to regular fire safety inspections, with violations typically being addressed promptly following citation. Recent fire safety improvements include annual fire alarm system maintenance and updates to emergency exit systems. The building's parking area has generated multiple 311 calls for various issues in 2023-2025, though these are routine urban challenges rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1945 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
19th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 780 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.6%
Moderate concern 49.9%
Severe concern 18.5%
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

1945 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 19
Dry rot repair at balcony on the 4th floor
$5,000 · Issued

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