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1229-1261 Francisco St

Marina, SF 94123 0479013 17 units · 2 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

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 1229-1261 Francisco 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 1923
2 or more units
17 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1923
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
Units17
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area23,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0479013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3526 Ordway St Nw Washington DC 20016
Last sale
June 08, 2016

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1255 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1245 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1253 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1243 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1249 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1231 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1261 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1257 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1235 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1241 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1233 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1251 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1237 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1239 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1229 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1259 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1247 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

Located in the Marina neighborhood, this two-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building at 1229-1261 Francisco St was built in 1923 and is currently owned by Casga Properties LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past several years, most notably completing mandatory seismic retrofits in 2014 (Tier 3) valued at $60,000, which included Ufer connections to rebar cages at concrete grade beams. Multiple unit renovations were performed in 2016, including a $50,000 interior remodel of an apartment with kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and the replacement of windows with new wood sash double-pane windows incorporating energy-efficient features.

The building has maintained regulatory compliance since addressing multiple violations in 2002-2008, which included interior surface repairs, fire safety updates, and security improvements. Regular inspections and routine maintenance have been conducted, with recent fire safety complaints in 2022 (fire escape) and 2024 (exit maintenance) being found to have no merit. The property's infrastructure improvements have included plumbing upgrades, electrical rewiring, and various interior remodeling projects, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and enhancement of building systems. There have been isolated parking-related issues outside the property, as evidenced by several 311 calls between 2018-2023, primarily involving blocked driveways and sidewalk parking, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1229-1261 Francisco 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
13thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 860 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Property class

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects. This code is grouped with other less-common classes.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1229-1261 Francisco St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Apr 14
Extinguishers
No Merit

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