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118-120 Sagamore St

Oceanview, SF 94112 7138009 3 units · 2 fl · 1954

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 Oceanview
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Oceanview average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 118-120 Sagamore 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 1954
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area6,454 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7138009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choy Richard O
Mailing address
118 Sagamore St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
041996

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120 Sagamore St, San Francisco, CA 94112
118 Sagamore St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 118-120 Sagamore Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building with three units, constructed in 1954 and currently owned by Richard O. Choy. The building's history shows significant commercial activity, particularly in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the installation of a kitchen for a restaurant, a new canvas awning, and various interior modifications. Planning records indicate recent efforts to expand the property, with approved plans for adding a deli to an existing grocery and liquor store, and a proposal for a rear addition to include an extra dwelling unit above the garage.

Recent issues of concern include a sewage backup incident in November 2024, which was resolved by the city's Sewer Operations department. The property has experienced ongoing parking enforcement issues in 2024, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking and illegal parking. Historical safety concerns were documented in 2007, when multiple fire code violations were recorded, including issues with combustible materials, poor housekeeping, and improper storage of flammable liquids, though these violations were subsequently abated. Additional fire-related incidents were noted in 2020 (unlicensed auto repair) and 2019 (hoarding), suggesting periodic maintenance and safety compliance challenges. While the building's permits and planning records show various expansions and modifications, including efforts to increase residential capacity, the property has faced recurring issues with unauthorized parking in the surrounding area and occasional safety code violations over the years.

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Risk rating

How 118-120 Sagamore 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
37th percentile

Out of 79 buildings in this neighborhood, 50 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.5%
Moderate concern 20.0%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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