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1670 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0674022 15 units · 3 fl · 1978

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 1670 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 1978
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1978
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 built1978
Total area14,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0674022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ann Weston P.O. Box 2801 El Granada CA 94018
Last sale
December 06, 1991

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1670 Sutter Street, built in 1978 and currently owned by Weston Real Estate Partners, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. Most recently, in November 2023, a building-wide complaint was filed regarding potential seismic safety concerns and possible soft-story ordinance non-compliance, though Technical Services Division later confirmed the building is exempt from the mandatory soft-story program. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including balcony repairs in 2011 ($20,000), a sidewalk repair in 2005, and a complete reroofing in 1991. Electrical work was performed in 2012 to relocate wires in multiple units (104, 204, 105, and 205).

The property has a documented history of routine housing inspections in 1999 and 2011, and several fire safety inspections between 2007 and 2024, with most being determined to have "No Merit" or showing "Condition Corrected" status, indicating prompt attention to identified issues. There have been three confirmed fire safety incidents related to the alarm system (2007), extinguishers (2016 and 2019), and other safety systems (2021), with no civilian injuries reported. Recent external maintenance issues have included graffiti removal and tree root management (2021), and there have been multiple parking enforcement actions related to driveway blocking in 2022-2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The building's management has maintained response to various building and public space issues, as demonstrated by the resolution of most reported problems through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 1670 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
11thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 596 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1670 Sutter St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 15
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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