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1240-1246 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0096022 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1240-1246 Union 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0096022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tony Lee Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Lee Tony Trustee 1244 Union St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
032495

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1240 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1246 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1242 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1244 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The Tony Lee Revoc Trust owns this two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 1240-1246 Union Street in the Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1908. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a reroofing in 2015 ($8,000), a major renovation in units 1240-1242 in 2014 ($10,000) involving cabinet, sink, flooring, and bathroom vanity replacements, and the installation of 14 fiberglass wood-clad windows in 2014 ($10,320). Historical records show previous renovations including a reroofing in 2001 ($6,000), garbage area sprinkler installation in 1985, and building code compliance work in 1987.

The building has experienced several periods requiring attention to safety and maintenance issues, with multiple housing inspections revealing various violations between 2008 and 2012. Notable concerns included the need for fire safety improvements (self-closing devices, fire extinguishers), seismic bracing requirements, and various interior maintenance issues such as smoke detector repairs, plumbing concerns, and interior surface requirements. A resident complaint in May 2012 raised concerns about unauthorized work being performed in the garage outside of permitted hours. More recent concerns have been primarily external to the building, as evidenced by 311 calls between 2021 and 2024 regarding sidewalk defects, illegal parking, and general street maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1240-1246 Union 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
44th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.7%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 40.6%
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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1240-1246 Union St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 19
Reroofing: remove (e) roof material. install (1) layer of fiberglass roof base. install (1) layer of peel and stick base. install (1) layer of modified bitumen. hot works.
$14,000 · Issued

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