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3967 Sacramento St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1015035 14 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3967 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 1912
2 or more units
14 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.

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 1912
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area8,835 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1015035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jane E Bennett Trustee 35 Evergreen Dr Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3967 Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights, owned by the Bentiott Family Bypass Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements since its construction in 1912. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) to enhance seismic safety, demonstrating compliance with current building code requirements. The property has experienced periodic maintenance and safety issues over the years, with several building complaints and violations between 1995 and 2004 related to structural elements such as stairs, fire safety systems, and weatherproofing. Critical infrastructure updates include plumbing improvements in 2014 (replacement of galvanized pipes with copper) and flue modifications for the water heater, as well as historical work such as reroofing (1990) and various stairway repairs.

The building's safety systems, particularly the fire alarm system, have required regular attention, with documented complaints in 2006, 2009, 2016, and most recently in 2021, all of which were promptly corrected. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing structural and safety concerns, including multiple staircase repairs and landing reconstructions between 1996 and 2004. Recent history indicates ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the area, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking between 2023 and 2024, though these external issues do not directly impact the building's internal conditions. The most recent building inspection records and permits indicate that major structural and safety concerns have been addressed, with the building demonstrating compliance with modern safety standards through its completed soft-story retrofit.

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Risk rating

How 3967 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
5thpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 172 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Building size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3967 Sacramento St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Nov 14
As built: corrected the layout in the garage - well removed and add 4 horn strobes in the garage.
$2,100 · Complete
Electrical PermitOct 22
Ref: witness test fee for e202509025259

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