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1820-1870 Post St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0684045 72 units · 3 fl · 1978

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
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1820-1870 Post 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 1978
2 or more units
72 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
Units72
Floors3
Year built1978
Total area79,716 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0684045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gga 1820 Post Lp
Mailing address
1525 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
062421

Landlord portfolio

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

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1645 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1945 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1601 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1830 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1631 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1828 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1901 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1820 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1870 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 72-unit residential building at 1820-1870 Post Street, constructed in 1978 and currently owned by GGA 1820 Post LP, has undergone significant maintenance and upgrade work throughout its history, with particular focus on infrastructure improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building underwent extensive repairs including water heater installations across multiple buildings (1820, 1870, 1945 Sutter Street) in October, followed by drywall repairs, termite damage remediation, and HVAC system upgrades in December. The property has experienced several maintenance challenges requiring attention, including dry rot repairs to exterior balconies (completed November 2024), termite damage repairs in Unit 1901, and various plumbing system upgrades. A series of fire safety violations were issued in late 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though these were subsequently rescinded. The building has a documented history of moisture-related issues, with multiple complaints about water intrusion, window leakage, and mold formation between 2003 and 2021. Recent complaints from 2023 have addressed building security systems and property maintenance concerns, including a hoarding situation in one unit that was resolved by July 2023, as well as issues with the intercom/entry system. Multiple permits issued in late 2024 indicate ongoing efforts to modernize the building's infrastructure, including the installation of new heating systems and various structural repairs.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and significant repairs, with recent focus on improving building systems and addressing historical maintenance issues. Security and accessibility have been recurring topics, with various permits demonstrating ongoing efforts to maintain and improve these aspects. The building has experienced periodic infrastructure challenges, particularly related to water systems (evidenced by multiple drain repairs and water heater replacements), though many of these issues appear to be systematically addressed through the ongoing permit activity. Recent years have shown increased attention to upgrading systems and addressing historical maintenance concerns, as evidenced by the substantial number of permits issued in 2024 for various improvements throughout the building complex.

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Risk rating

How 1820-1870 Post 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.0%
Moderate concern 70.6%
Severe concern 18.4%
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

1820-1870 Post St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 17
Ed-1301: accessible path of travel improvements, r/r (e) yard fencing within property, remove all fire escapes, mulch all planting areas, restripe parking lot, provide code minimum accessible parking spaces, modify public sidewalk for accessibility at entrance gates, r/r all windows, roofing,
$5,747,076 · Filed
Building PermitDec 17
Ed-1301: accessible path of travel improvements, r/r (e) yard fencing within property, remove all fire escapes, mulch all planting areas, restripe parking lot, provide code minimum accessible parking spaces, modify public sidewalk for accessibility at entrance gates, r/r all windows, roofing,

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