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1515-1517 Pine St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0667021 7 units · 3 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Van Ness/ Civic Center — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1515-1517 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 1924
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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 1924
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area3,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0667021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
964 Natoma St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
January 09, 2014

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1517 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1515 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1515-1517 Pine Street, owned by Rosco Pine Fund LLC and built in 1924, has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the property has seen substantial commercial development on the ground floor, with recent changes including a conversion from limited restaurant to full restaurant use in November 2023 and previous modifications to install a bakery and cafe in 2016, requiring extensive electrical, plumbing, and fire safety upgrades. The building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit work under Tier 4 soft-story compliance, and safety improvements include the installation of a fire suppression system, seismic valves for units 1-6, and various accessibility modifications such as a new handicap ramp and automatic door opener.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety challenges, particularly evident in a cluster of violations in late 2014 related to water damage, including leaking plumbing, damaged ceilings, and electrical issues, along with lead paint concerns. While these issues were abated by January 2015, the building has continued to have periodic fire code violations, with the most recent in February 2024 involving problems with fire extinguishers and emergency lighting. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns about street-level conditions around the building, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and abandoned items, though most were resolved promptly. The building's commercial spaces have a history of requiring various permits and approvals, including changes in use from personal service to limited restaurant and subsequent modifications. While recent years show improved maintenance and compliance with major safety requirements, the frequency of fire code violations and recent street-level cleanliness issues suggest ongoing challenges with property management and maintenance of surrounding public spaces.

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Risk rating

How 1515-1517 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
68thpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1515-1517 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 08
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestFeb 23
Other excessive noise

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