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2550-2554 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0630015 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2550-2554 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 1900
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0630015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yates James L
Mailing address
2554 Sacramento St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
120216

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2550 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2552 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2554 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2550-2554 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, owned by James L. Yates and constructed in 1900, has undergone numerous significant renovations and improvements over the past few years. Most notably, between October 2023 and early 2024, substantial work was completed including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (Units 1, 2, and 4), electrical system upgrades (new sub-panels and breakers in Units 1, 2, and 4), plumbing improvements, and roof deck repairs. A building complaint was recorded in February 2024 regarding unpermitted work, though this appears to be part of the ongoing renovations. The property has experienced some maintenance issues that required attention, such as a fire alarm system violation in 2023 (which was subsequently abated) and a complaint about peeling paint and a locked door in 2001.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including roof repairs in 2007, bathroom renovations, and HVAC updates. Multiple sewer trap replacements and various unit improvements have been documented through building and plumbing permits. In 2023, there was a violation related to unpermitted deck and railing work on the lower roof, though this appears to have been addressed through proper permitting shortly thereafter. A fire alarm system violation was issued in June 2023, but records indicate this was abated by September 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2550-2554 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
42th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 559 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.2%
Moderate concern 31.3%
Severe concern 24.4%
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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2550-2554 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jun 11
Fire Escape
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintJun 11
Alarm Systems

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