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1288-1292 Green St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0123040 3 units · 3 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1288-1292 Green 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 1913
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1913
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0123040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
619 37th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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1292 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1288 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1290 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

This multi-family residential building, located at 1288-1292 Green Street in Russian Hill, is a 3-story, 3-unit structure built in 1913 and currently owned by Timothy R. Louie. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its history, with the most recent substantial work occurring in 2016 when stucco repairs were completed at the front of the building, following a complaint that required approximately 300 square feet of repair work valued at $2,000. The building experienced notable safety and compliance challenges in 2003, when multiple violations were documented regarding fire safety, including issues with smoke detectors, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, wood stairs, and combustible storage under stairs - all of which were abated by April 2003. There was also a period of water damage construction without proper permits in 2014, and a compliance matter in 2016 that required attention to damaged walls.

Recent maintenance activity includes multiple street space permits issued in late 2016 and early 2017, each valued at $1.00. The building's recent history shows some recurring street-level issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022-2024 regarding human/animal waste, graffiti, and other urban maintenance matters. Tenant buyouts have occurred twice in recent years, once in July 2016 for $13,500 and again in March 2021 for $5,800 involving three tenants. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the 2003 violations, with no active violations on record. However, there were some expired permits in 2010 related to foundation and garage drain work that had originally been approved in 2001, though the work was completed according to the records. The most recent service requests have primarily been related to street-level conditions rather than building-specific issues, suggesting the major structural and compliance concerns have been addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1288-1292 Green 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
50thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 566 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1288-1292 Green St event timeline

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311 Request Jul 28
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