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1122-1128 Sutter St

Downtown, SF 94109 0669007 15 units · 3 fl · 1910

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 78% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1122-1128 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 1910
2 or more units
15 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 1910
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area10,778 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0669007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Bina Mitchell & Cella Mitch 2298 16Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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1128 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1122 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1122-1128 Sutter Street, owned by Mitchell Trust, was constructed in 1910 and contains 15 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple compliance challenges over the years. Most notably, there was a period of unauthorized commercial-to-residential conversion in 2008-2009, involving ground floor commercial space used as a recording studio, which prompted multiple violations and complaints. The building completed important seismic retrofit work in 2003 ($97,000) and has recently addressed accessibility requirements with permits filed in 2019 for main entry improvements ($16,500 combined).

The property has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, with violations noted in 2020, 2022, and most recently in September 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance, though these have been abated or referred to hearing. Historical maintenance issues included weatherproofing problems, lead paint concerns, and various interior and exterior repairs, most of which were resolved by March 2005. The building's systems have been periodically updated, with the most recent electrical improvement completed in December 2024 involving replacement of existing disconnects with circuit breaker types. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily concerned street cleaning issues, including reports of garbage, debris, and encampments in the vicinity, though these do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1122-1128 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
62ndpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 170 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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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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1122-1128 Sutter St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Electrical PermitMar 27
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. replace existing fire alarm system with new fire alarm system to comply with sffd 1103.7.6.1.

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