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1920 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0650008 10 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1920 Pine 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 1905
2 or more units
10 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 1905
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area6,824 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0650008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2608 35th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
052112

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1920 Pine Street, owned by 1920 Pine Street LLC, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1905. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 Soft Story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $95,000, achieving compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building has also received important safety upgrades, including the installation of fire sprinkler systems in 2010 (covering both first floor residential areas and the basement), and the removal of an illegal 11th unit in 2009 to improve safety compliance. Multiple fire safety violations were addressed in 2018, including issues with emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, and exit pathways, all of which were subsequently corrected.

The property has a history of regular maintenance and safety inspections, with significant attention paid to fire safety systems and building infrastructure. Recent permits from 2019 show work related to street space, though the cost was minimal. The building has experienced periodic issues with common area maintenance and safety systems, as evidenced by several housing violation complaints in 2003 and 2018, all of which were resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as parking enforcement and street maintenance rather than building-specific concerns. The building's systems have generally been well-maintained, with most historical violations being promptly addressed and resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1920 Pine 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
14th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 576 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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 29.1%
Moderate concern 31.0%
Severe concern 39.9%
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

1920 Pine St event timeline

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

2021
Fire Complaint Dec 30
Street Numbering
No Merit

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