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1238-1242 Stockton St

Financial District North, SF 94133 0161024 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1238-1242 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 1911
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 1911
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 built1911
Total area4,199 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0161024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Anna W Woo Trustee 1815 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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1242 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1238 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1238-1242 Stockton Street in the Financial District North is a 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building with ground floor commercial space, constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Anna W Woo Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, particularly in 2024, including facade repairs ($40,000), the installation of a hood and duct fire suppression system ($11,478), and extensive restaurant-related improvements including kitchen equipment, ADA compliance updates, and plumbing work ($180,000). The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple complaints about alarm systems, fire escapes, and extinguishers recorded between 2021 and 2025. Most recent fire safety complaints in 2024-2025 suggest ongoing monitoring may be required, though many historical violations have been marked as abated. The building has had several infrastructure improvements documented over the years, including the installation of aluminum windows in 1985, kitchen remodeling in 1990, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades in recent years. A singular plumbing complaint from 2002 regarding leaking fixtures was promptly addressed, and while there have been multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding garbage and debris on the street, these are related to public spaces rather than the building itself. The property has experienced several false fire alarm activations without injuries between 2017 and 2023, indicating some recurring issues with the fire safety system, though most appear to be unintentional activations rather than actual incidents.

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Risk rating

How 1238-1242 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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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
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1238-1242 Stockton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 26
Offensive
building commercial
311 RequestMay 11
Parking meter

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