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3233-3237 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1022023 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3233-3237 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,006 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1022023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Klaiman Mark J & Donohue Vi 525 Phelps St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
September 29, 2006

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3235 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3237 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
3233 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 3233-3237 Sacramento Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, containing 3 units and built in 1900. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade. Most recently, in January 2024, the property received violations related to the sprinkler system maintenance and standpipe caps, though these have since been abated. In 2017, the building underwent window replacements and siding improvements at the retail level, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of building envelope components. A notable incident occurred in December 2006, when a staircase landing collapse during construction work temporarily rendered the building unsafe to occupy, leading to multiple violation notices that were ultimately abated by May 2010.

The property has seen various commercial adaptations, including the recent change of use to a children's hair salon (d.b.a. PREP) and previously permitted commercial cat boarding use. Significant improvements have been made to building systems, including the installation of a solar hot water system, fire sprinkler system, and comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2007. The building has maintained regular upkeep of essential systems, though recent fire safety violations in early 2024 indicate some maintenance oversights. The property's history shows a pattern of prompt attention to most maintenance issues, with only one instance of work exceeding permit scope in 1997 and a disabled access complaint in 2001 that was resolved by 2003. The building's recent service requests from 2022-2024 primarily relate to parking meters and rent board inquiries, suggesting minimal resident concerns about building conditions in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 3233-3237 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
66thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 327 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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 size

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

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3233-3237 Sacramento St event timeline

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2023
Fire Complaint Dec 20
Alarm Systems
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