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1745-1747 Buchanan St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0685001 2 units · 2 fl · 1959

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1745-1747 Buchanan 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 1959
2 or more units
2 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 1959
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area4,254 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0685001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ricky T & Glenda Marjorie T 1745 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

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1745 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1747 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1745-1747 Buchanan Street is a 2-unit, 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1959, currently owned by the Okamura 2010 Family Trust. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with multiple permits issued and completed in 2024 including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels ($60,000), replacement of eight front windows and a patio door ($7,000), and dual furnace replacements. The ground floor commercial space has remained active with ongoing improvements, including a filed tenant improvement for a restaurant and exploratory work to inspect ceiling and wall framing as of 2024.

The building has a history of addressing maintenance and safety systems, with recurring fire alarm system checks and corrections documented between 2009 and 2023, though no injuries were reported in related incidents. Recent infrastructure improvements include window replacements, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work such as a new sewer line installation in 2008. The property has experienced some commercial vacancy issues, with complaints filed in March and April 2024 about a vacant storefront. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety systems, with past records indicating multiple reroofing projects (1995, 2013), window installations (1989, 1992), and historical preservation as a legacy business site. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to external maintenance issues such as garbage removal and transit shelter concerns, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1745-1747 Buchanan 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
47thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 355 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1745-1747 Buchanan St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 20
Rev to pa# 202410163077: convert the previous approved japanese restaurnt into a chinese dumpling restaurant. 1) replace approved walk in freezer with reach in freezer. 2) remove ada counter at service counter. 3) install point of sale stand.4) replace the cooking equipmet under approved type 1 hood
$1 · Filed
311 RequestMay 03
Blocked sidewalk

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