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3100-3104 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1006010 12 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3100-3104 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 1928
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area7,293 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1006010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ow Melody
Mailing address
Dito J John 466 Green St Ste 302 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
030119

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3104 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3100 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3102 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit Pacific Heights apartment building at 3100-3104 Sacramento Street, owned by Melody Ow, has a significant history of maintenance issues and recent improvements. Built in 1928, this three-story multi-family residential building has undergone various repairs and upgrades over the years, with the most notable recent work being a comprehensive electrical upgrade in early 2024, involving the installation of new sub-panels across multiple units. The building faced several serious issues between 2019-2023, including heating system problems (with reports of inadequate heat in multiple units), water damage from a pipe explosion affecting five units in 2020, and concerns about improper lead paint removal. The building has also experienced recurring boiler-related compliance issues, most recently resulting in violations in 2023 that were abated by October 2023.

Historical maintenance records show various repairs including stucco replacement on multiple occasions (notably in 2016 and during 2017 to comply with a notice of violation), reroofing work in 2016, and a boiler replacement in 2009. Fire safety concerns have been documented, with violations related to storage, emergency lighting, and building owner contact requirements noted in 2021, though these were subsequently abated. The building's recent history shows substantial electrical system upgrades throughout 2023-2024, with all units receiving new sub-panels, suggesting proactive maintenance efforts by ownership. However, persistent heating system issues and occasional water damage incidents indicate ongoing challenges with building systems. The property has also experienced various tenant-reported safety concerns over the years, including problems with locks, fire escape maintenance, and interior surface conditions, though many of these historical violations appear to have been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements.

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Risk rating

How 3100-3104 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

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
4th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 924 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.8%
Moderate concern 61.5%
Severe concern 17.8%
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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3100-3104 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 01
Door bell is not working , disable senior can not let her helper to coming in
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMay 29
Doors windows broken defective

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