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2153 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0639014 12 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 2153 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
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1916
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area16,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0639014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Caldwell John Sole Member Po Box 225062 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
030321

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2153 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights has undergone significant improvements since its 1916 construction. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building, securing CFC issuance. Recent fire safety upgrades include a filed permit in August 2023 for low-frequency fire alarm modifications in sleeping areas, complying with current NFPA codes. The building has seen substantial unit improvements, with comprehensive renovations completed in 2017-2018 to six units (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 11) including kitchen and bathroom updates, new plumbing systems, and electrical upgrades.

Additional recent concerns include a February 2023 complaint about an unsecured side door and a October 2024 issue regarding open mailboxes and non-functional callbox systems, though these complaints are currently marked as not active. The building has experienced several fire system-related incidents, with the most recent violations in July 2024 regarding alarm systems and extinguishers - both of which were promptly corrected. While there were multiple fire system complaints and violations between 2017 and 2021, these have generally been addressed through proper corrections or permits. The property has maintained regular compliance with various building codes, including a proper correction of unit count discrepancies in 2022, and completed necessary infrastructure work such as a new main water line installation in 2018 and water heater replacement in 2016. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to parking enforcement and street cleaning issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2153 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
26th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 713 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.7%
Moderate concern 50.5%
Severe concern 26.8%
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

2153 Sacramento St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 29
Public works
bsm complaint
Fire ComplaintJul 08
Extinguishers

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