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1661 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0644020 7 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1661 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 1907
2 or more units
7 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.

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 1907
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0644020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Meridian Management Group: 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
101714

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Initial analysis

1661 Sacramento Street is a three-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 1145 Bush St LP and located in the Nob Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably in 2023, with substantial renovations to Unit #5 including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, skylight replacement, and updates to electrical and plumbing systems totaling approximately $69,000. Earlier in 2023, the building completed an important fire safety upgrade, modernizing the fire alarm system to meet current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to achieve 75dB at pillow level.

The building has a history of addressing maintenance and safety issues, with all known violations having been resolved. In 2008, multiple violations were rectified including roof leaks, furnace issues, and plumbing concerns. Two significant fire safety violations from 2007 regarding exit obstructions were also resolved. There were several fire-related incidents recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and all were either false alarms or related to system malfunctions. The property underwent a comprehensive interior remodel in 2012, which included kitchen and bathroom modifications, and has maintained regular upgrades to various units over the years. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned exterior cleaning issues, with the most recent complaints (December 2024) involving abandoned furniture and debris, though these are typical of urban residential areas and have all been promptly resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1661 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
40th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 675 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.6%
Moderate concern 27.7%
Severe concern 43.8%
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

1661 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit May 11
Unit #5: revision to permit app# 202302242579. replacement skylight to be operable, structural details and inspections. modification to kitchen and bath layout.
$5,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 10
Unit#5: renovate kitchen and bathroom. provide new fiberglass shower pan, new toilet, sink, all plumbing as needed.

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