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2743 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1073016 2 units · 2 fl · 1956

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 Lower Pacific Heights
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 2743 Sutter 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 1956
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1956
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1073016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Chui Sum
Mailing address
2745 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
062097

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2743 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1956, currently owned by Lee Chui Sum. The building has undergone several significant maintenance activities over the years, most notably the replacement of the rear staircase in 1995, which was completed following a permit renewal in 1996. In 1997, there were notable concerns regarding the property, including two complaints filed on April 8th—one about 2x4 scaffolding that had not been removed and another regarding allegedly illegal units in the back of the house. These issues were subsequently resolved by August 1997.

The most recent inspection records from October 2024 indicate multiple maintenance concerns that require attention, including reports of garbage receptacle issues, broken or defective doors/windows, and general maintenance problems. While there have been three reports of illegal parking between September and November 2024 near the property, these are external issues not directly related to the building's condition. The property has experienced three fire department responses, though none resulted in civilian injuries or serious incidents — the responses were to a gas leak, an accidental alarm transmission, and a lock-out situation. The building's history shows periods of both proper maintenance and some recurring issues, particularly regarding exterior maintenance and parking concerns in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 2743 Sutter 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
90th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 67 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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