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1961-1969 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0684042 12 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
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 1961-1969 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
12 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.

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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0684042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2443 Filmore St #546 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
031808

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1967 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1961 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1963 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1969 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1965 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 1961-1969 Sutter Street property, a 12-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, was constructed in 1900 and is located in Lower Pacific Heights. The building underwent significant improvements in recent years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2019 (with separate permits for residential and commercial components costing a total of $90,000), which addressed seismic safety requirements under San Francisco's mandatory program. Recent renovation work from 2021 to 2023 has included drywall repairs, electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, and the installation of new accessible facilities. Notable recent permits show work on a new exterior sign and lighting in late 2023, and ongoing meter relocation work as of October 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows responsiveness to various compliance requirements, though there were some periods of concern. In 2018, the property received a violation notice regarding soft-story retrofit compliance, which was resolved by late 2019. Multiple 311 calls in 2024 and earlier years have been mostly related to garbage and debris issues in the surrounding area, while inspection complaints in 2022 noted concerns about construction materials blocking fire exits and lead paint abatement. Historical violations from the early 2000s related to fire safety and building maintenance were also eventually resolved. The property maintains active commercial and residential uses, with a current ABC Type 41 license for restaurant use and recent approvals for various tenant improvements, including ADA compliance modifications. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues over the years, recent records indicate regular permit activity and completion of major safety-related upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1961-1969 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
5th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.6%
Moderate concern 55.0%
Severe concern 25.3%
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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311 Request Mar 23
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