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1875 Buchanan St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0676001 18 units · 3 fl · 1989

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 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 1875 Buchanan 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 1989
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1989
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1989
Total area15,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0676001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1832 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, three-story apartment building at 1875 Buchanan Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Ashizawa Mark and constructed in 1989, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the past decade. Most recently, in December 2023, a violation was issued regarding sleeping area requirements that remains open as of October 2023, and there are currently filed permits for adding low frequency horns in sleeping areas (November 2024) and a fire alarm upgrade (June 2023). The building has experienced recurring fire safety system updates, including a 2019 incident related to exit maintenance and multiple smoke/CO detector activations, with the most recent fire violation indicating noncompliance in sleeping area requirements.

The property has maintained active attention to structural and safety concerns, with significant work performed on hallways, guardrails, and fire safety systems. Notable improvements include a hydronic boiler replacement in 2019, power system upgrades in 2016, and comprehensive fire alarm system updates in 2013 costing $17,400. Historical records show earlier maintenance addressing dry rot issues in 2000, window replacements in 2009, and deck repairs. The building has undergone routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2000, 2010, and 2016, with all violations from the 2016 inspection being abated by February 2016, including issues related to carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, structural maintenance, and auxiliary lighting. While there have been multiple fire-related incidents, none resulted in injuries or significant damage, with most being false alarms or system malfunctions. The property has also experienced various maintenance matters in the surrounding area, including recent issues with traffic signals, street cleaning, and graffiti, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1875 Buchanan 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
17thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 556 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
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

1875 Buchanan St event timeline

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2026
Planning Project Jul 29
1200 amps 18 Meters switchboard Replacement. like for like, same location
Application Intake - Pending
311 RequestMay 22
Blocked sidewalk

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