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1740 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0622008 12 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1740 Sacramento St 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 1909
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area9,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0622008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily 1 Llc
Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
073119

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Initial analysis

1740 Sacramento Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by SF Multifamily 1 LLC. The building has undergone several significant upgrades in recent years, most notably a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes (NFPA 72) and provide low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, indicating ongoing commitment to safety improvements. Between 2018 and 2019, the property underwent substantial interior renovations across multiple units (1, 2, 4, and 7), including kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, though these works generated some tenant concerns about debris and permit compliance during construction. The building has experienced periodic maintenance issues over its history, including a 2019 water damage incident that affected ceiling and wall conditions, and a 2014 complaint regarding common area water damage. Historical violations from 2001 indicated various maintenance issues requiring attention, including problems with stairs, windows, and fire safety systems, though these were all abated by May 2001.

Recent records show regular attention to fire safety systems, with multiple fire complaints between 2023 and 2024 regarding alarm systems and exit maintenance, most of which have been promptly corrected. The building's infrastructure has received necessary upgrades over the years, including a complete reroofing in 2015 and various plumbing improvements, such as shower pan replacement and gas wall heater relocation. While the property has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, particularly during renovation periods and with periodic water-related issues, most recent complaints and violations have been addressed promptly. The building's management has demonstrated ongoing investment in system upgrades and unit improvements, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade and historical renovation work across multiple units.

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Risk rating

How 1740 Sacramento St'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
8th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1035 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.5%
Moderate concern 58.7%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

1740 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 04
Mandatory seismic strengthening to san francisco seismic ordinance ab 107 work is limited to the basement floor only
$70,000 · Issued

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