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2930 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1004018 10 units · 4 fl · 1892

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2930 Sacramento 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 1892
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1892
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
Units10
Floors4
Year built1892
Total area4,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1004018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mr&mrs Bobby W Tang 1710 31St Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
February 19, 1993

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

2930 Sacramento Street is a 4-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1892 and currently owned by Bobby W. Tang and Xiu Zhen Chen. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial recent work occurring in 2018, including structural upgrades such as the installation of shear walls, retaining walls, and moment frames, along with electrical improvements like Ufer ground installation for the new foundation, totaling approximately $62,000 in investments. The property has maintained a relatively proactive approach to maintenance and safety compliance, with the most recent building permits showing work completed in 2006 for kitchen and bathroom remodeling, electrical upgrades, and lighting improvements, as well as electrical work from 1986 involving plaster removal and sheetrock installation.

The building has experienced several safety inspections and encountered some violations, most notably in December 2002, when multiple security-related issues were documented, including problems with window frames, fire escape maintenance, and security viewer requirements. These violations were all resolved by January 2003. More recent fire safety inspections in 2018, 2021, and 2022 revealed issues with alarm systems and sprinkler systems, though these were promptly corrected, with no injuries or fire incidents reported during this period. The property has had periodic routine safety inspections (most recently in 2013) and has experienced three documented false alarm situations related to the fire alarm system, with no civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned street cleaning matters, suggesting the building's immediate surroundings experience typical urban maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 2930 Sacramento 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 645 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Number of units

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

Number of floors

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
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

2930 Sacramento St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 09
Alarm Systems
311 RequestJan 14
Parking on sidewalk

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