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1620-1632 Laguna St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0687036 145 units · 13 fl · 1975

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

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Initial analysis

The property at 1620-1632 Laguna Street, owned by Nihonmachi Terrace LP, is a 13-story residential building constructed in 1975 in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, containing 145 units. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a series of boiler permit violations documented in July 2024, involving multiple unpermitted boiler operations that required monthly monitoring fees, though these violations were subsequently abated within a week. There are also significant ongoing maintenance concerns, including an active complaint from August 2026 regarding water intrusion, inoperative electrical systems, hazardous appliances, and other electrical issues in unit 2A, as well as a prior complaint from November 2025 about broken window seals affecting multiple rooms in unit 1550 Post Street, with reported delays in repairs despite property management's awareness.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 1620-1632 Laguna 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 1975
2 or more units
145 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1975
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
Units145
Floors13
Year built1975
Total area94,355 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0687036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1615 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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

1637 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1574 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1653 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1645 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1630 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1550 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1590 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1582 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1620 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1586 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1647 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1584 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1671 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1624 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1572 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1615 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1628 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1588 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1665 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1592 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1635 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1669 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1578 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1629 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1655 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1580 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1661 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1490 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1530 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1663 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1631 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1626 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1633 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1651 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1643 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1619 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1576 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1673 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1570 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1632 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1510 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1657 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1649 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1641 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1639 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1622 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1667 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Risk rating

How 1620-1632 Laguna 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
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Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 670 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
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 91%
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

1620-1632 Laguna St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 24
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
DBI ComplaintAug 04
Date last observed: 31-jul-26; time last observed: 3 pm; unit: 2a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; electrical inoperative; hazardous appliance; other electrical;

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