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1637 Sacramento St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0644023 16 units · 4 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1637 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
16 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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area13,564 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0644023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
012819

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1637 Sacramento Street in Nob Hill was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by SF Multifamily 111 Property. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably an upgrade to its fire alarm system in early 2023 to comply with current codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and various smoke detection equipment at a cost of nearly $69,000. Recent concerns have included fire safety issues, with a complaint regarding combustible materials in August 2024 and a violation in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The property has a history of unit renovations between 2018 and 2021, including multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, some with washer/dryer installations, and associated electrical and plumbing work.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with notable violations in 2021 regarding water damage and interior surfaces, and multiple fire safety concerns including sprinkler and alarm system issues. A recent complaint from July 2023 raised concerns about the back fire escape being covered with debris, though this matter is listed as not active. The property underwent soft-story seismic retrofitting, achieving Tier 2 compliance. Historical complaints indicate various maintenance challenges, particularly regarding drainage issues in 2017-2018, and unauthorized construction work in 2012. The building's location has seen periodic issues requiring 311 calls for various concerns, primarily relating to street cleaning and waste removal.

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Risk rating

How 1637 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
7th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1046 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.1%
Moderate concern 36.3%
Severe concern 38.5%
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

1637 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 20
Street Numbering
Planning RecordJun 04
Request for zoning verification letter

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