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1871 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0642009 6 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 1871 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 1913
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area6,633 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0642009
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Chun 2020 Trust
Mailing address
Attn: Shiu K Chun 522 42Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
101295

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1871 Sacramento Street, Pacific Heights, was constructed in 1913 and is currently owned by the David Chun 2020 Trust. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 ($9,400) and another fire alarm replacement in 2022, both featuring modern safety components. Of particular note, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2016 at a cost of $80,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has a long history of maintenance and safety improvements, including reroofing work (2005) and hot water tank replacement (2010).

While the building's recent history shows proper attention to safety systems, there are some notable historical violations that have been resolved. A routine inspection in 2000 revealed multiple issues including heating system problems and egress obstructions, all of which were abated by September 2000. There remains one active complaint from 2004 regarding a Peerless steam boiler permit that appears unresolved, though this may relate to older equipment given subsequent system upgrades. The property has experienced several fire system activations, most of which were determined to be false alarms or system malfunctions, with no recorded civilian injuries. Recent activity at the property (2024) has primarily consisted of street cleaning and parking enforcement issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris that were addressed by city services. A tenant buyout occurred in December 2015, involving one tenant and totaling $5,000.

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Risk rating

How 1871 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
36th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 616 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.7%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 24.6%
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

1871 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 04
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 01
Garbage and debris

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