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1789-1795 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0594004G 4 units · 2 fl · 1950

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1789-1795 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 1950
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1950
Total area4,136 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0594004G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong/Lee Family Trust
Mailing address
Mamie Daisy Lee, Trustee 2616 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
111709

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1791 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1793 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1795 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1789 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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AI summary

The Wong/Lee Family Trust owns the two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 1789-1795 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, which was constructed in 1950. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety compliance issues over recent years. Most concerning is a serious incident from December 2020 when volatile solvent cleaning in the garage by management allegedly created hazardous living conditions, affecting the building's HVAC system and causing health concerns for residents, including a family with a toddler. This followed previous safety concerns, including break-ins and lock security issues reported in 2019-2020, though these were not promptly addressed by management according to tenant complaints.

In 2018, tenants reported water damage and suspected mold formation in one unit, leading to various health symptoms, though the landlord's response to these issues was reportedly inadequate. The building has also faced multiple housing code violations, particularly in 2017-2018, including non-compliance with smoke detection requirements and missing safety equipment such as carbon monoxide detectors and gas utility shutoff tools. More recent maintenance history shows some positive developments, with electrical upgrades completed in 2017 including new meter sockets and panels in the ground floor garage, and a street space permit issued in 2018. However, there have been ongoing sanitation and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and graffiti in 2023-2024, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent inspection records show a fire incident involving excessive heat but with no ignition or civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1789-1795 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
33th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 645 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.1%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 16.6%
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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1789-1795 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 07
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestMar 09
Pavement defect

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