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1844-1846 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0623003 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 1844-1846 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 1916
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,728 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0623003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Elsie J
Mailing address
1846 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
022498

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1844 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1846 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1844-1846 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1916, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive renovation in 2018 that included kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, electrical service upgrades to 200 amps, and some associated plumbing work, all valued at $50,000. The building has also seen attention to basic maintenance, including a reroofing project in 2019 costing over $18,000. Historical records show earlier roofing work from 1993 and sidewalk repairs in 2003, demonstrating some continuity of property upkeep.

The building's history includes multiple fire department responses, though none resulted in injuries or significant damage. These incidents primarily involved unintentional smoke detector activations, authorized controlled burning, and a few system malfunctions, suggesting that safety systems are generally functioning as intended. The property has experienced regular street maintenance issues, with several 311 calls between 2021 and 2024 related to garbage, debris, and cleaning needs in the vicinity, though these appear to be citywide municipal issues rather than building-specific problems. Recent calls in 2023-2024 have primarily concerned parking violations and street cleaning needs, while a medical waste incident involving needles was reported in December 2019, though the precise location relative to the building is unclear. The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of both planned improvements and responsive maintenance, with no recorded history of serious safety violations or building code infractions.

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Risk rating

How 1844-1846 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
77th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 221 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.8%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 16.1%
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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1844-1846 Sacramento St event timeline

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2019
Building Permit Sep 03
Reroof
$12,000 · Issued

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