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3616-3618 Sacramento St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1011006 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Presidio Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3616-3618 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 1902
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.

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 1902
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area4,254 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1011006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3616-3618 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
November 18, 2004

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3616 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3618 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3616-3618 Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights, owned by John Moran and Usha Nayudu Bu, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1902. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance updates over the past decade, including the recent replacement of a 40-gallon water heater in August 2023, following a pattern of water heater replacements with a 75-gallon unit being replaced in September 2022. In 2019, the front stairway was partially refurbished with terrazzo work costing nearly $10,000. The building has had periodic compliance work, notably in 2013 when a "wet bar" sink was removed and electrical upgrades were completed following inspection report #CC-7230.

The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including a sewer service replacement from the building to the curb completed in 2008, window replacements in 2014, and multiple street space permits. There was a notable building complaint filed in 2000 regarding an illegal apartment construction behind the garage, though this is now listed as not active. Recent years have seen recurring issues with driveway blocking, with several citations issued between 2018 and 2024, and one documented case of a tree causing property damage in 2020. The building underwent a condominium conversion process, with records showing both approved and upheld appeals related to the 2 Unit Condo Conversion (DPW 2 Unit Lottery Bypass).

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Risk rating

How 3616-3618 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3616-3618 Sacramento St event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Aug 11
Work category: 1p; water heater replacement - right hand side 40 gallon
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