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1979-1981 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0684040 3 units · 3 fl · 1898

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
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 1979-1981 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 1898
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 built1898
Total area2,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0684040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sutter Street Llc
Mailing address
1543 Mckinnon Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
050417

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1981 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1979 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1979-1981 Sutter Street is a 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1898 and currently owned by Sutter Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work including the addition of a wine bar (completed in 2015), multiple roofing projects (2015 and 2016), and various plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2016. The ground-floor retail space underwent substantial transformation in 2015 to accommodate a wine bar, and later became home to "Pinot's Palette," a formula retail paint-and-sip studio with an ABC Type 42 license, with all necessary conditional use approvals obtained through the Planning Commission.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including window replacements in 2008, multiple roofing projects, and several plumbing improvements, such as water heater replacement and sink installations. The property has experienced some challenges with street maintenance recently, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the surrounding streets, including several incidents of abandoned electronics and other debris. While these external issues have been consistently addressed by city services, they occur outside the building proper. The most recent significant internal work was a water heater replacement in 2016 and various plumbing modifications to accommodate retail needs, including the installation of new sinks and a dishwasher. The property's historical records also show minor improvements such as awning replacements and lighting reconfigurations, all of which have been properly permitted and completed.

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Risk rating

How 1979-1981 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
42th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 389 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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 age

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.0%
Moderate concern 29.7%
Severe concern 10.4%
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

1979-1981 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestApr 16
Sidewalk defect

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