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1216-1218 Stockton St

Financial District North, SF 94133 0161020 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Financial District North — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1216-1218 Stockton 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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 1906
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 built1906
Total area3,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0161020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong Kevin Trustee 2 Cordelia St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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1216 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1218 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1216-1218 Stockton Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by the Kevin Wong Revocable Trust. Recent years have seen significant activity regarding building maintenance and compliance, particularly around awning installations. In January 2023, a complaint was filed regarding unpermitted awning installations at the Fruit Garden supermarket, which led to the building owner participating in the Awning Amnesty Program in 2024, with two awnings (15'4"x6' and 48'x4'x5') receiving proper authorization. The building underwent substantial electrical and plumbing work in 2007, including installations of lighting, switches, receptacles, heaters, and smoke alarms, with permits showing proper completion of these improvements.

The building's maintenance history shows some concerning recent issues, including a sewage backup incident in September 2024 and multiple garbage/debris complaints between March and December 2024. Historical records from 2005-2006 indicate past fire safety concerns with multiple violations noted, including issues with fire alarms, sprinklers, and exit corridors, though all were marked as corrected. There are also several documented street space permits issued between 2007 and 2008, and various 311 calls regarding general cleaning and maintenance issues in the surrounding area. A pavement defect complaint from January 2024 remains open as of the latest records. The property has maintained regular communication with city agencies regarding its compliance requirements, as evidenced by multiple permit renewals and cancellation/withdrawal records in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1216-1218 Stockton 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1216-1218 Stockton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 18
Not offensive
building commercial
Building PermitApr 09
Legalization of existing metal gate with motor. installed prior to 2023. width 11'5 and height 9'

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