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3516-3518 Sacramento St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1010006 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Presidio Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3516-3518 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,356 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1010006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rogerson Margaret H
Mailing address
3516 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
030921

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3518 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3516 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 3516-3518 Sacramento Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Margaret H. Rogerson. Recent significant work has focused on updating fire safety systems, with multiple permits in 2023-2024 for sprinkler system installation and upgrades, including new sprinklers under stairs, temporary shut-off valves, and a new fire panel, totaling over $17,000 in work. There have been recurring issues with water drainage and gutter systems, with multiple recent complaints (2024) about gutters causing drainage problems into neighboring properties, and previous complaints dating back to 2020 noting inadequate drainage. The building underwent cedar shingle replacement work in 2023, which generated complaints about unpermitted work, though this was subsequently permitted.

The property has a history of complex permitting issues, including a significant zoning height compliance case during 2020-2021, and various building code compliance matters between 2016-2019. In 2022-2023, there were multiple complaints about unpermitted roof and gutter work, though these complaints were resolved or closed. The building's commercial space has had vacant storefront issues in recent years, leading to violation notices in 2018 and 2020. Fire safety systems have received ongoing attention, with improvements and corrections made in response to various complaints and inspections between 2006-2023. Recent permits from late 2024 indicate continued upgrades to heating and fire safety systems, suggesting active maintenance of critical building systems. The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including a notable foundation-related complaint in 2018 regarding excavation work affecting neighboring properties, though many of these matters were subsequently resolved through proper permitting or correction of violations.

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Risk rating

How 3516-3518 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
24th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 138 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.3%
Moderate concern 71.1%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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3516-3518 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 05
They are doing roofing work without a permit. this has occurred over the last 6 months (311 sr 101003981362)
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintApr 20
Possible unpermitted occupancy of ground floor retail space

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