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1957-1961 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

9
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
102
311 Calls
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

16
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 16% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The property at 1957-1961 Buchanan Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, containing 4 units and built in 1900. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over its history, including the installation of replacement windows in 1997, reroofing in 1999, and the replacement of rear stairs for two units in 2001 to improve egress safety. In 2015, the building underwent specific repairs to address code violations, including the removal of a problematic awning and associated fixtures.

The property experienced multiple maintenance issues in 2019, with several housing code violations documented, including problems with plumbing, electrical systems, and interior surfaces, many of which were abated by July 2019. More recent history shows ongoing maintenance attention, with streetspace permits issued in 2018 and 2019. A water leak complaint was filed in October 2021, and there have been multiple parking enforcement issues noted in 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

The building's safety systems have also received attention, with a documented carbon monoxide detector activation in 2015 (which did not show any CO presence) and various fire safety compliance items noted in 2019, including the need for fire extinguisher maintenance and smoke detector certification, though the final status of these requirements is not explicitly recorded in the available data. The property has experienced persistent plumbing issues, with tenant complaints in 2019 regarding problematic drainage systems leading to professional evaluations and recommendations for hydroscrubbing or replacing portions of the galvanized pipes. Electrical system concerns were also documented in 2019, including problems with power reliability and outlet functionality. The latest documented building activities primarily relate to external conditions and regulatory compliance, rather than major internal system upgrades or repairs.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Lower Pacific Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1900
Total area 3420 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class FS - Flat & Store 4 units or less
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Key Building Statistics

9
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
13
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
102
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
2
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 1959 Buchanan St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 2101 Pine St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 1961 Buchanan St, San Francisco CA 94115
  • 1957 Buchanan St, San Francisco CA 94115

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1957-1961 Buchanan St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Hesselgren 2002 Revoc Tr1500 Ridge Rd Belmont CA 94002

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1957-1961 Buchanan St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 1957-1961 Buchanan St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-26 16:25:13+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchother_illegal_parkingNone Closed
2025-06-19 17:59:24+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2025-06-19 09:16:05+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchother_illegal_parkingNone Closed
2025-06-12 16:22:47+00:00 General Request PW - Street and Environmental Servicespublic_worksbsm request_for_service Closed
2025-06-11 13:25:10+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Abandoned Vehicles Workabandoned_vehicleNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2021-10-04 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesWater leak inside apartment Not Active View on DBI
2019-06-03 00:00:00+00:002019-07-09 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesLights in kitchen not working. Not Active View on DBI
2019-04-30 00:00:00+00:002019-07-08 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesLeak at shower, flooring coming up. Not Active View on DBI
2019-04-11 00:00:00+00:002019-07-08 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesComplaint generated routine initiated by cts # 201941223. Not Active View on DBI
2019-04-02 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 01-apr-19; time last observed: 6:24 pm; identity of person performing the work: holly smith aka holly smith he; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling electrical inoperative; no power to an outlet; no access to breakers or fuses; other electrical; ; additional information: power continually goes out/is not reliable, some of the plugs don't hold the electrical equipment when plugged in (such as hair dryer), one of the plugs doesn't work so the landlord had someone cover it up instead of repairing it, we don't have direct access to the breakers (it's in another tenant's unit so we are forced to break into their patio to reset breaker each time it goes out), the electrical company stated that the apartment needed rewiring but the landlord is denying that claim. we are just seeking resolve, such as a diagnosis of issues or a reduction in rent if the landlord does not want to repair.; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2019-06-03T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. complaint inspection at 1959 buchanan street. building sectionnot active
2019-06-03T00:00:00.000Z repair lights (1001, hc) repair all lights in the kitchen to proper working order. plumbing and electrical sectionnot active
2019-06-03T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments due to the violations noted, this constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. other sectionnot active
2019-04-30T00:00:00.000Z repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc) after leakage is repaired, repair the wood flooring which is buckling and splintering at the base of the tub/shower at both ends. interior surfaces sectionnot active
2019-04-30T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments due to the violations noted, this constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. other sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2018-11-19 00:00:00+00:00746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CONone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 1957-1961 Buchanan St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

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