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1821-1825 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0685045 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1821-1825 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0685045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gary V & Mary L Whalen Lvg
Mailing address
Whalen Gary V & Mary L, Tte 1825 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
052617

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1825 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1821 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This two-story multi-family residential building located at 1821-1825 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights was constructed in 1900 and contains three units, currently owned by Gary V & Mary L Whalen Lvg. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance over the years, with the most recent substantial work occurring between 2014 and 2019, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel on the second floor ($75,000 in 2015), bathroom renovations, and structural improvements to the second and third floors. Noteworthy improvements included the installation of a new fire sprinkler system (2011, cancelled), various plumbing and electrical upgrades, and the inspection of legal use and occupancy as a three-story building with two residential units (2019, completed).

The building's maintenance history reveals attention to both interior and exterior preservation, with a documented response to dry rot damage in 2003 ($10,000 repair work). Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 indicate some ongoing maintenance issues in the vicinity, including concerns about tree roots lifting the sidewalk, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with building regulations, with most permits being successfully completed, though some permits from 2010 and 2011 expired without completion. Recent activity includes several resolutions regarding garbage and debris management on the street, with the most significant being an open case from August 2023 regarding waste management and curb ramp issues.

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Risk rating

How 1821-1825 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
27th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 489 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Building age

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

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 59.8%
Moderate concern 31.4%
Severe concern 8.8%
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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1821-1825 Sutter St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit May 26
Work category: 1p; trenchless sewer lateral pipe replacement, front of house approx. 40 ft into the property and 5ft into sidewalk
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