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3615-3617 Sacramento St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1018017 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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.

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 3615-3617 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.

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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1018017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shirley Warren Trustee 3388 Washington St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
September 30, 1999

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3617 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3615 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 3615-3617 Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing two residential units above ground-floor commercial space. The building has experienced several significant events, most notably a fire incident in late 2013 that resulted in substantial damage requiring comprehensive repairs throughout 2014, including electrical system upgrades (200-amp service main, new panel board, electrical core rewire), plumbing improvements (new water heaters and furnaces for both units), and complete interior renovations including kitchen and bathroom replacements on both floors. The property's most recent notable improvement is the installation of an ADA-compliant power door operator, completed in October 2023, while an earlier proposed installation of a spiral stair at the back of the building was cancelled in 2015.

The building's history includes some compliance challenges, with a series of violation notices issued in late 2013 and early 2014 concerning the fire damage, though these violations were ultimately abated by March 2015. More recently, in October 2022, there were complaints regarding a vacant commercial storefront, though these were marked as not active. The property has experienced multiple issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to parking meter damage and sidewalk maintenance concerns, though these are external to the building itself. A historic complaint from 2010 regarding blocked exits was resolved promptly on the same day.

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Risk rating

How 3615-3617 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

3615-3617 Sacramento St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Jun 30
Date last observed: 01-apr-25; time last observed: 12:00; identity of person performing the work: business owner; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business electrical work being performed w/o permit; ; additional information: wiring installed without permit unrelated to permitted work;
Electrical Inspection Division
Plumbing PermitMar 04
Install (1) bath vanity and sink

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