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1114 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0669006 37 units · 6 fl · 1909

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 Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

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 1114 Sutter 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 1909
2 or more units
37 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 1909
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
Units37
Floors6
Year built1909
Total area23,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0669006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tappe James M Trustee 2092 Curtis Dr Penngrove CA 94951
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-story, 37-unit apartment building at 1114 Sutter Street, owned by James M Tappe Separate Prop, was constructed in 1909 and has recently experienced significant issues with its elevator system. From December 2023 through July 2024, there were multiple tenant reports of elevator outages, with several incidents requiring fire department intervention to rescue trapped occupants. The building has also received three recent fire violations related to safety equipment: in September 2024 for elevator quarterly tests, December 2023 for documentation, and October 2023 for extinguisher service requirements. Additionally, there is an open violation from January 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements.

The building's maintenance history includes some major infrastructure work, such as a fire alarm system replacement filed in February 2024 and a water heater installation in 2018. Earlier improvements included extensive plumbing upgrades completed in 2008, and structural reinforcement work in 2005-2006 involving basement concrete shear wall modifications. The property has faced various maintenance challenges in the past, including a cluster of violations in 2001-2006 related to building maintenance and fire safety, though these were abated. A recent inspection in February 2023 noted issues with the building facade, which remains listed as an active concern as of 2024. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding encampments and waste management in early 2025, though these external issues are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1114 Sutter 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
7thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 417 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
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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 94%
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

1114 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 16
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no sc-010318-0499, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintApr 16
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 155617 , serial no sc-010318-0499

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