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3248-3252 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1007014 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 3248-3252 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 1906
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SACTO
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 1906
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,279 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1007014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bayer Carole Trustee 3378 Washington St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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3248 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3252 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3248-3252 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1906, contains 4 residential units and includes ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with notable work performed in 2013 when the commercial space experienced multiple violations for unpermitted construction that required subsequent corrections, including electrical work, plumbing modifications, and furnace replacements. The building underwent commercial space improvements in 2013, including wall modifications, fire-rated soffits, and HVAC separations, with associated mechanical and electrical repairs to address prior violations. A re-roofing project was completed in 2000 at a cost of $9,600, and multiple street space permits were issued in 2012 and 2018, suggesting ongoing maintenance of public-facing areas.

The building's recent history shows regular municipal service interactions primarily related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, with several calls regarding loose garbage and illegal postings in 2022. There were three parking meter damage incidents recorded between 2013 and 2019, all of which were subsequently resolved. The most recent building-related activity was a street space permit issued in 2018, though no significant building modifications or violations have been recorded in the past five years. The commercial space has a documented history of compliance issues from 2013, which were addressed through the proper permitting process, and no subsequent violations have been recorded.

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Risk rating

How 3248-3252 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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