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2961-2965 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1047031 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2961-2965 Pine 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
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 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 area2,995 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1047031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2965 Pine St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
April 06, 2020

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2965 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2961 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 2961-2965 Pine Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, containing two units and owned by William B. and Nathal Scardino. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, including a rear deck dry rot repair in 2006, reroofing in 2004, and various window replacements in 1996. Notable interior renovations occurred in 1984-1990, including general remodeling, bathroom enlargement, and cabinet replacements. More recent concerns have emerged regarding possible unpermitted living spaces on the ground floor, with complaints filed in February 2018 about a kitchen sink and wet bar being used for short-term rentals, though one of these complaints was marked as "Not Active" in the Building Inspection Division and was subsequently closed as a short-term rental violation.

The property has experienced various maintenance issues documented through 311 calls between 2017 and 2024, primarily related to tree maintenance, including two recent cases of dead trees in 2023-2024 that were prioritized for removal. Other reported incidents include parking violations, a blocked sidewalk by construction equipment in 2018, and a hazardous material incident involving glass in 2023. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep through the permitted work, though some permits from the 1980s are listed as expired. The most recent significant activity relates to the tree removal scheduled for February 2024, while the property appears to have no active building code violations as of October 2023, following the resolution of the short-term rental violation.

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Risk rating

How 2961-2965 Pine 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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