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1840 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0623001C 16 units · 4 fl · 1927

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 Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1840 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 1927
2 or more units
16 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.

Building characteristics
Units16
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area13,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0623001C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Epp I & Sons Inc And L Epp
Mailing address
4745 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
040699

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Initial analysis

The property at 1840 Sacramento Street is a 4-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Epp I & Sons Inc And L Epp. The building has undergone several significant recent renovations, including multiple unit kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2024-2025 (Units 103, 201, 202, and 203) with substantial investment in improvements. However, there are concerning active issues that require attention, including an **active complaint filed in January 2025 regarding a non-functioning elevator, broken intercom, and maintenance concerns**, as well as a **previous issue in June 2024 involving fumes and potential lead dust migration**. The building's infrastructure has seen various updates over the years, including a new backflow prevention device installed in 2023, commercial water heater replacement in 2019, and boiler replacement in 2007.

The property has a history of fire safety concerns, with violations and citations issued in 2024 regarding alarm systems and sleeping area requirements, and past issues with extinguishers and sprinkler systems that were subsequently corrected. Historical records show multiple boiler permit compliance issues between 2004-2013, though these appear to have been resolved. Elevator-related problems have been documented in multiple instances, indicating ongoing concerns with this essential building service. Recent 311 calls and street complaints suggest some external maintenance issues, including sidewalk cleaning and encampment management, though these are typical for urban properties in the area. The building has passed several routine inspections over the years, including addressing earlier fire escape repair requirements and bringing the building up to code in 1986, though some current violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1840 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
7th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 896 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.9%
Moderate concern 47.3%
Severe concern 40.8%
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

1840 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 30
Date last observed: 28-mar-26; time last observed: 18:00; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: front facade paint is severely peeling and falling on to the sidewalk on sacramento st. posing a hazard. due to age of the building, it most likely contains lead. ;
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