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2118-2124 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0679008 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2118-2124 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0679008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Xi Peng & Yu Juan Liu Wu, T 3100 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
July 13, 2011

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2118 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2124 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2122 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2120 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The Wu Family Trust property at 2118-2124 Sutter Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, built in 1900 and containing three units plus retail space. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, most notably in 2021 with a comprehensive second-floor remodel including kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and laundry areas, followed by similar work on the third floor in 2019. The property has received substantial maintenance attention, including reroofing projects in 2019 and 1996, and critical safety improvements such as seismic upgrades and accessibility modifications in 2012. The building's heating systems have been modernized multiple times, with the installation of new furnaces and central heating systems in 2021, and comprehensive replacement of wall heaters in 2011.

Historical records show the building faced several maintenance challenges between 2005-2013, including issues with peeling paint and stair repairs that resulted in multiple violations and complaints regarding lead paint hazards. These violations were ultimately resolved by 2013, following the completion of necessary repairs. More recent improvements have focused on modernizing the building's systems and maintaining its structural integrity, with no active violations or complaints on record since 2013. The property has experienced three false fire alarms or system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries were reported in any incidents. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues, such as sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal, rather than building system or habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2118-2124 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
58thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 281 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2118-2124 Sutter St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Sep 29
Graffiti on sidewalk in front of property
Sidewalk in front of property - Not Offensive

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