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2158-2160 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0652067 6 units · 2 fl · 1875

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
Above average
avg 1.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2158-2160 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 1875
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors2
Year built1875
Total area2,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0652067
Ownership

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

Owner name
Villa Vianza Llc
Mailing address
C/o Timothy J Tonella 1032 Irving St # 126 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
052609

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2160 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2158 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2158-2160 Pine Street in Lower Pacific Heights has a long history dating back to 1875, currently owned by Villa Vianza LLC. The building is notable for its recent completion of mandatory soft-story retrofit work (2021) following previous compliance issues, with the most recent seismic upgrade occurring in 2023 including modernization of the fire alarm system. The property has experienced several significant events related to safety and habitability, including multiple complaints about fire escape maintenance, blocked access, and rust issues in 2022, as well as violations in 2003 involving various safety concerns such as fire extinguisher requirements, handrail repairs, and lead paint hazards, all of which were abated by 2004.

Recent concerns have centered around possible unauthorized short-term rental use, with complaints filed in 2022 and 2023 regarding unit 4 being marketed as both long and short-term rental. Other notable improvements include a 2005 installation of 200-amp electrical service, a comprehensive renovation in 2007 including window replacements and various interior updates, and more recent fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to meet current safety standards. The building has undergone routine inspections and work designations through planning to clarify legal conforming and non-conforming work status, and while several maintenance and safety issues have emerged over the years, records indicate proper resolution through appropriate permits and compliance measures. The property has a documented history of addressing maintenance issues, including a 2013 repair of entry stairs, reroofing work, and various electrical system upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 2158-2160 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
19th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 543 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.0%
Moderate concern 55.5%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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2158-2160 Pine St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Aug 31
Modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db at pillow to comply with sffd bulletin 1103.7.6.1
Issued
DBI ComplaintMar 16
Date last observed: 15-mar-23; time last observed: 7pm; unit: 4; exact location: main bldg; building type: other illegal change of use; other building; ; additional information: the landlord is offering this as a short term rental. from the listing "avail long or short term. one month minimum lease. for purposes of planning code ordinance 78-20, this unit is offered for occupancy for an initial stay for a duration of at least one year; but with flexible early termination policies depending on tenant goals." https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2158-pine-st-apt-4-san-francisco-ca-94115/2094878790_zpid/;

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