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1721-1723 Buchanan St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0685041 2 units · 2 fl · 1972

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1721-1723 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 1972
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 1972
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 built1972
Total area3,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0685041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mary Erikson Ishisaki, Trus 718 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
April 15, 1999

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1721 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1723 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1721-1723 Buchanan Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1972 and currently owned by the Mary Erikson Ishisaki Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a major renovation in 2019 that involved window replacements, bedroom egress improvements, and interior remodeling, with a cost of approximately $45,000. The ground-floor commercial space has received particular attention, with the most recent work being an accessibility upgrade in October 2023 to install ADA-compliant entrance improvements, following previous grease trap installations in 2014 and 2016. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including reroofing in 2009 and various plumbing and electrical improvements associated with kitchen and bathroom remodels.

The property has experienced some compliance challenges, particularly in 2006 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unpermitted kitchen renovation work in the restaurant space. Fire safety inspections between 2007 and 2016 revealed several violations related to exit accessibility, lighting, and extinguishers, though all were subsequently corrected. Recent building improvements have focused on modernizing the property and addressing accessibility requirements, with the most recent permits indicating ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the building. The area around the building has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris, though these are generally related to street and sidewalk cleaning rather than building-specific issues. The property has maintained compliance with commercial licensing requirements, most recently receiving approval for an ABC License for On-Sale Beer and Wine in conjunction with the restaurant use.

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Risk rating

How 1721-1723 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
95thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1721-1723 Buchanan St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Jan 27
Add a food prep sink located in kitchen
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