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1755 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0665036 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1755 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 1925
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1925
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area6,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0665036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David W & Karen A Blanz, Tr 721 Melissa Ct San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1755 Pine Street in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, built in 1925 and currently owned by the David&karen Blanz Fmly Trust 8, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019, including a $49,000 retrofit in 2017 and subsequent structural details revisions, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has maintained regular upkeep of its systems and infrastructure, including window replacements, roofing work, and several interior improvements. However, there have been recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning the fire safety systems, with violations recorded in 2019 (extinguishers), 2015, 2010, and 2009 (alarm systems), though most have been subsequently corrected.

Recent history shows several periods of tenant concerns, particularly during 2020 with complaints about construction noise during shelter-in-place orders and a broken water heater issue that prompted tenant complaints. The building has also experienced some routine violations, including fire escape maintenance and gas meter instruction postings in 2004, though these were abated by August 2004. More recent complaints have included construction debris issues in 2021 and multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways between 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to windows, with multiple replacement projects documented between 1990 and 2019, and various plumbing and general maintenance permits indicating ongoing upkeep of building systems.

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Risk rating

How 1755 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1755 Pine St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jun 16
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Fire ComplaintJun 16
Alarm Systems

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