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3943-3949 Sacramento St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1015042 6 units · 2 fl · 1922

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
Above average
avg 1.2
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3943-3949 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 1922
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area4,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1015042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Herbert & Vivian Kaufman Ma
Mailing address
Janho-kaufman Vivian Truste 3945 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
052096

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3947 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3943 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3949 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3945 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 3943-3949 Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights, built in 1922, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in 2018, there was a complaint about a dryer vent on the property line, and there is an ongoing active violation from 2016 regarding a window encroaching on the neighbor's property by three inches over their deck. The building has received multiple substantial maintenance upgrades, including a complete re-roofing in 2016 costing $29,500, window replacements in 2014, and significant electrical system upgrades in 2011 with a 400-amp service upgrade and panel board installations. Between 2002-2013, the building faced several compliance issues that were eventually resolved, including concerns about fire safety (fire extinguisher requirements), lead paint hazards, and exterior maintenance requirements such as peeling paint and stairway repairs.

The property has experienced some construction-related complaints, particularly during 2014-2015, regarding unpermitted work and debris containment issues. A historical complaint from 2004 involved inadequate heating and asbestos concerns, while a 2002 complaint noted security issues with a locked garage affecting tenant access to the water heater. More recently, from late 2022 to 2024, there have been multiple parking-related enforcement actions outside the property, though these are not directly related to building conditions. Additionally, there was a confirmed violation regarding short-term rentals in 2019, which was resolved through penalties and a change to minimum 30-day stays. The building's recent history suggests improved maintenance and fewer serious violations in recent years, with most active issues being related to property boundaries and parking concerns rather than building safety or habitability.

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Risk rating

How 3943-3949 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
48th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 age

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

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 65.3%
Moderate concern 20.5%
Severe concern 14.2%
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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