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494-496 Pacheco St

Forest Hill, SF 94116 2126023 2 units · 3 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Forest Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Forest Hill average of 0.3.

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates for Forest Hill sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 494-496 Pacheco 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 1926
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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 1926
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 built1926
Total area5,373 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2126023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
450 West Fourth St Royal Oak MI 48067
Last sale
May 01, 2015

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496 Pacheco St, San Francisco, CA 94116
494 Pacheco St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 494-496 Pacheco Street in Forest Hill, owned by Pacheco Street Holdings LP, has a complex history requiring significant remediation work. Built in 1926, the building underwent substantial renovations in 2014, including kitchen remodeling and deck repairs, with permits totaling $35,000 for both kitchen improvements and deck repairs. The property faced serious regulatory challenges in 2010-2013 when an illegal basement unit was discovered, leading to multiple violation notices and required remediation. The building was ultimately restored to its legal configuration as a two-unit structure by October 2013, with associated costs exceeding $30,000 for the removal of the unauthorized unit and addressing various safety violations.

The 2010 violation notice highlighted several life-safety concerns, including unapproved wiring and plumbing, questionable fire-rated materials, and inadequate smoke detectors. These issues were officially abated by October 2013, following comprehensive repairs. The building has had regular maintenance work completed, including deck repairs in 2014, though some historical issues remain on record, such as ventilation concerns for the garage and basement systems. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved normal building maintenance, with no new violations or significant safety concerns reported since the resolution of the illegal unit removal. The most recent building activity includes multiple 311 calls regarding street parking, abandoned vehicles, and minor structural maintenance issues in the surrounding area, though none of these relate directly to building safety or habitability.

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Risk rating

How 494-496 Pacheco 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
Not rated

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates within Forest Hill sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

494-496 Pacheco St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit May 13
Ungrounded outlets, installing and updating wiring. 3 prong tamper resistant outlet.
Issued
311 RequestJan 06
Abandoned vehicle

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