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2841 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1026024 18 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
41
FewerMore

This building has 41 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2841 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 1927
2 or more units
18 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.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area13,485 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1026024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Plum Tr
Mailing address
Li Calvin & Esther Toy Ttee 2815 Van Ness Ave Apt 9 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
052295

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, three-story apartment building at 2841 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, dating back to 1927, has undergone significant recent maintenance and upgrades particularly related to safety systems. Most notably, in 2024, the building completed a substantial fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current fire code requirements, following an earlier 2023 modification that included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet SFFD standards. The building's seismic safety was addressed in 2017-2018 with a mandatory soft-story retrofit, for which the required work was completed and certified.

The property has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly regarding building systems. In 2023-2024, the building faced multiple building violations related to unit maintenance, including issues with walls, ceilings, light fixtures, entry doors, and various plumbing and heating system problems. Notable concerns were reported between 2020-2024 regarding heating system performance, including periods of no heat and heated radiator-related disturbances, as well as recurring issues with water damage and plumbing systems. The building's age and history show periodic maintenance work, including a steam boiler replacement in 2016 and various structural improvements. While the building has had some fire safety violations over the years, records indicate these were generally addressed promptly and conditions corrected. The property has maintained compliance with mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving "Work Complete" status in the city's Tier 3 program.

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Risk rating

How 2841 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
2th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 944 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.2%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 69.5%
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

2841 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 27
Date last observed: 24-apr-26; time last observed: today, april 24th; floor: 4; unit: 304; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing inoperative; plumbing leak; ; additional information: apartment 304, kitchen sink is clogged. no response from building manager. ;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintApr 07
Leaking plumbing has caused dry wall to deteriorate. shower tiles are detaching from wall and backing behind tiles has disintegrated.

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