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1533 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0688030 3 units · 4 fl · 1889

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1533 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 1889
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors4
Year built1889
Total area6,936 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0688030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paganini Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Adriano & Julie Paganini, T 1533 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
121715

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Initial analysis

The four-story, multi-family residential building at 1533 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by the Paganini Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1889 and contains three units. The property has undergone significant renovations between 2013-2014, including comprehensive electrical rewiring of all residential units, plumbing updates with multiple fireplace installations, and a substantial garage addition with rooftop deck. In 2013, major interior remodels were completed across all floors, including kitchen relocations, bathroom reconfigurations, and laundry room modifications, along with foundational improvements comprising perimeter footing replacement, hold-down bolt installations, and treatment of dry rot issues. The most recent building work was completed in 2023 with a $40,000 reroofing project.

The building has experienced some maintenance and safety issues over the years, including multiple garbage-related incidents in late 2024-early 2025, though these were primarily street-level municipal service matters rather than building-specific problems. Four minor fires have been recorded, including two cooking-related incidents and a false alarm, none of which resulted in civilian injuries. A 2009 complaint regarding an eight-foot high black steel fence blocking public access was resolved quickly. The property has maintained compliance with various building codes and requirements, as evidenced by the completion of necessary permits and inspections for major works, including foundation replacements and interior remodels. While the building has undergone substantial modernization and maintenance work, most of the significant improvements were completed nearly a decade ago, with the exception of the recent reroofing project in 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1533 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
45th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 368 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.6%
Moderate concern 32.4%
Severe concern 8.1%
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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1533 Sutter St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 26
Curb or curb ramp defect
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