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1845 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0593003 6 units · 3 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 1845 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 1926
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1926
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area8,394 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0593003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Snaider Leonard L & Jacqual 2128 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1845 Pacific Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Snaider 2009 Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant upgrades over the past decade, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2014 with the installation of moment frames on the first floor, earning a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) under Tier 3 regulations. Recent improvements include a filed permit in August 2024 for a stairwell enclosure in the side courtyard and relocation of the trash room, while the building underwent substantial renovations in 2014 including window replacement on the front elevation, garage improvements (including door replacement and dry rot repairs), comprehensive seismic upgrades, and plumbing work including sewer line replacements and laundry facility improvements. The electrical system received attention in 2020 with updates to the elevator and electrical room infrastructure.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with completed repairs including garage door replacement in 2014 ($4,000) and various plumbing improvements between 2014-2020 totaling over $60,000. While there were some infrastructure challenges noted, including plumbing issues in 2020 (water leak and sewage backup), these were promptly addressed. The property has maintained compliance with housing standards, with only routine inspections recorded in housing inspection services. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to external issues such as street cleaning and parking matters, with occasional concerns about garbage placement which were resolved through enforcement actions. A single fire alarm activation was recorded, which was unintentional with no injuries reported. The building's documented history suggests proactive management and investment in maintaining and upgrading the property's systems and structures.

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Risk rating

How 1845 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
40thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 578 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

1845 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jun 05
Revision to permit 202408088272. remove trashroom from scope of work. remodel (e) undconditioned laundry room. relocate dryers within room, new dryer vent with booster fan. lighting. exterior lighting in conveience stair.
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