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2859-2861 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1026022 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2859-2861 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
RH3
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1026022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ravetta Paul Trustee 2861 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
020504

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2861 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2859 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2859-2861 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Athena Trust 2013, is a two-unit flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced some serious challenges over the past few years. Most notably, in early 2020, the building experienced both smoke/fire damage and water damage, requiring extensive repairs including drywall replacement, insulation work, and bathroom renovations with costs totaling $32,000 between two separate permits. More recently, in 2022, the property underwent substantial improvements including a kitchen remodel and bathroom upgrades, with associated plumbing and electrical work costing $100,000, completed in May 2022.

The building's maintenance history shows proactive upkeep, including a completed reroofing project in 2019 costing $27,300. There was one notable complaint in 2017 regarding unauthorized construction work at the back and side of the building, though the status is currently listed as not active. The property's location has seen multiple parking-related incidents between 2018 and 2024, primarily involving blocked driveways, though these are external to the building's structure and maintenance. Additionally, there were two potential office conversion proposals considered in the past, one in 2012 that was disapproved and another in 2013 that received CEQA clearance. The building's recent history shows no major safety concerns or recurring maintenance issues, with all documented repairs and improvements being properly permitted and completed.

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Risk rating

How 2859-2861 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
99th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.2%
Moderate concern 6.5%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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The story over time

2859-2861 Sacramento St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2022
Plumbing Permit May 16
Remodel (e) kitchen & bathroom. add new wall hung sink to powder room, 2 bathrooms and laundry addition. new shower pan.
Complete
Electrical PermitMay 16
Remodel ktichen & bathroom. add new sink to powder room. 2 bathroom and laundry room addition. new plugs, lights, switches.

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