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184 6Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726011 50 units · 4 fl · 1907

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 South of Market
Above average
avg 3.3
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 184 6Th 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 1907
2 or more units
50 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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
Units50
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area31,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3726011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Unity Pacific Inc
Mailing address
Annie Liu 243 Kearny St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
032017

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1000 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
184 06th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

184 6th Street, a 50-unit, four-story multi-family residential building owned by Unity Pacific Inc, has experienced several significant events impacting resident safety and building maintenance since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building suffered from a significant fire incident on February 26, 2022, which caused severe damage to the third floor apartment, affecting interior walls, floor, and ceiling joists. This incident led to the issuance of yellow tags for limited occupancy, particularly affecting the third floor. The building has ongoing active violations from May 2017 related to multiple safety concerns, including fire alarm maintenance, electrical junction box repairs, floor covering repairs, and various structural maintenance items. Recent maintenance work included the replacement of three windows in the interior light well and compliance with various building codes, though there are multiple active fire safety concerns as of late 2024, including issues with extinguishers, blocked exits, and sleeping area requirements.

The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety challenges, including elevator issues, structural concerns on the fourth floor, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent inspections in 2024 have revealed concerns about street numbering and fire safety systems. There have been multiple boiler and heating system replacements over the years, with the most recent decommissioning of boilers occurring in November 2022. The building's history includes several completed inspections and repairs, though notable patterns of safety violations and maintenance needs persist, particularly regarding fire safety systems and structural maintenance. The property has undergone various improvements and repairs over the years, including window replacements, refrigeration system updates, and fire system modifications, but continues to face challenges in maintaining compliance with current building codes and safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 184 6Th 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
1th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 426 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 3.4%
Moderate concern 80.8%
Severe concern 15.8%
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

184 6Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Blocked parking space or strip
dumpster
311 RequestJun 08
Garbage and debris

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