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2261 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0638011A 18 units · 3 fl · 1961

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 2261 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 1961
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1961
Total area13,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0638011A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kitt Family Partnership
Mailing address
P Theodore & Dorothy France 2801 Broadway St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
061799

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit multi-family residential building at 2261 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Kitt Family Partnership, has experienced several significant events and maintenance work since its construction in 1961. Most notably, the building has undergone recent fire safety upgrades, with a fire alarm system replacement project valued at $56,700 currently issued as of November 2024, following previous fire safety violations in 2023-2024 related to alarms, exits, and extinguishers that have since been corrected or issued as violations. The building has seen regular maintenance and upgrades over the years, including window replacements (2012, 2009), plumbing work such as a water service line replacement (2021), and electrical improvements including elevator equipment maintenance (2014).

The property has had some troubling history regarding resident safety and building upkeep, particularly in relation to the fire safety system and lead paint concerns. Multiple fire safety violations were recorded in 2023-2024, including issues with the fire alarm system, sleeping area requirements, and blocked exits. In 2011, the building had citations related to lead paint hazards that were abated within one month. The building underwent routine inspections in 1995-2011, with documented complaints about heating system noise (1995) and paint conditions (2011) among others. Recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 have primarily concerned parking issues and tree maintenance, including a current open case regarding tree roots damaging property (November 2023). While the building has received regular maintenance and upgrades, the recurring fire safety violations and recent tree root concerns suggest ongoing challenges with infrastructure and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 2261 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
15th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 819 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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 34.6%
Moderate concern 47.9%
Severe concern 17.5%
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

2261 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 05
Work category: 8p; installing one laars boiler s/n c25330719, and storage tank. pipe as required.
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