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3109 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1023036 2 units · 1 fl · 1906

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3109 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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 1906
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
Floors1
Year built1906
Total area2,308 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1023036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3109 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
December 21, 2000

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3109 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Clarkson Courtney S, is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a voluntary structural upgrade in 2001 costing $60,000, reroofing in 1997, and an addition to the second story completed in 1983. More recent improvements from 2012-2013 involved underground plumbing work in the garage, including the installation of floor drains and a 4-inch lateral in the driveway, along with electrical upgrades. However, the building is currently facing multiple active building violations as of October 2023, including issues with lead paint abatement, stormwater drainage control, weather protection, and stair repairs - all of which were documented in a tenant complaint about peeling lead paint on the exterior that was particularly concerning due to its impact on a child. This is not the first incident regarding paint conditions; a similar complaint was filed in 2012. The building has experienced several maintenance and neighborhood interaction events in recent years, including a 2024 sewage discharge issue, multiple parking enforcement cases, and general maintenance requests through 311 services.

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Risk rating

How 3109 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 751 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
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

3109 Sacramento St event timeline

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2023
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 23 Serious
Building violation
Your building is dropping paint debris on the neighboring roof and yard. in observing the rest of the building most of the wood siding is i…
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 23
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