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2231-2235 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0681032 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.6
31
FewerMore

This building has 31 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2231-2235 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
RH3
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,758 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0681032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bader Ramzi & Suzane
Mailing address
2717 Arguello Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
090111

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2231 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2235 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2231-2235 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1900 and currently owned by Ramzi & Suzane Bader, has undergone significant recent changes and faced several serious maintenance issues. Most notably, there are ongoing efforts to add additional units to the property, with permits filed in 2023 and 2022 to create new living spaces on the first floor, though these modifications have been preceded by multiple notices of violation. The building has a history of significant deferred maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in 2021-2022, when multiple violations were documented regarding general dilapidation, water damage, window repairs, floor covering issues, and hazardous conditions. Residents reported serious safety concerns during this period, including electrical hazards, gas line issues, and potential lead paint exposure, which generated multiple complaints to housing inspection services.

Recent inspections in 2024 have revealed continuing concerns about water damage, heating issues, and window functionality. The property has a documented history of plumbing and electrical work, including multiple bathroom remodels, staircase repairs, and heater replacements, most recently involving a gas heater replacement in April 2024. Several major repair projects were completed between 2020-2022 to address various building code violations and maintenance issues, including stair repairs, window repairs, and plumbing fixes. The building experienced a fire incident in December 2020, which prompted additional repairs and inspections. Recent planning records indicate attempts to modify the building's density configuration, with proposals to convert the property from three to five units, though some applications have been withdrawn or placed on hold. The property has also been subject to various city service calls, including sidewalk maintenance and tree-related issues, with most cases being resolved appropriately.

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Risk rating

How 2231-2235 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 630 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.0%
Moderate concern 75.9%
Severe concern 11.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2231-2235 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 23
Laundry unit that is leaking. 2 stairs that are collapsing they were fixed but a bad job.
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