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3824-3826 Sacramento St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1013007 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
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 3824-3826 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 1904
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1904
Total area3,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1013007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chun-Sun & Mora Lai Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Lai Chin-sun & Mora Li Trus 3824 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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3824 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3826 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 3824-3826 Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights, owned by Chun-sun & Mora Lai Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1904. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels in 1988 and 1991, along with various structural and maintenance work. Notably, in 2002, the property addressed dry rot damage by replacing the back stair structure, though the associated permit ultimately expired. A sidewalk repair permit was also issued in 2002, and there was an attempted foundation underpinning at the northwest corner in 1986, though that permit was cancelled.

Recent maintenance and incident history shows the building has experienced typical urban challenges, including graffiti incidents in February 2023 (which were resolved by city services), multiple instances of sign defacement (with the most recent occurring in October 2024), and a water leak issue in July 2017 that was resolved. The property is currently dealing with an open tree maintenance issue reported in October 2024. A fire alarm system inspection was conducted in July 2005, and while there was an activation due to malfunction, the condition was promptly corrected within the same month. The building's maintenance history indicates regular upkeep, with the most recent significant building-related work being the various repairs and incidents noted in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 3824-3826 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
72th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 51 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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