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1239 Turk St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0757027

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Western Addition — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.3.

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 1239 Turk 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 2016
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2016
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units
Floors5
Year built2016
Total area74,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0757027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
215 Taylor St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 5-story, 198-unit multi-family residential building at 1239 Turk Street, built in 2016 and owned by Rosa Parks II LP, has experienced several significant issues since its construction. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of boiler permit compliance violations, with four separate violations filed in December 2023 regarding unpermitted boiler operation, though these were abated by January 2024. The building has also faced recurring fire safety system concerns, including multiple fire code violations between 2023-2024 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and maintenance documentation. In 2016, during construction, there was a concerning period when only one entrance/exit was available for the majority-senior building, raising safety concerns during emergencies.

Recent issues in 2023 include complaints about no heat and electrical problems in individual units, as well as maintenance concerns regarding garbage and debris on the property. The building's construction history shows significant planning and safety precautions were implemented, including the installation of fire sprinklers, rescue assistance systems, and solar thermal water collectors. However, there appears to have been a pattern of regulatory compliance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with multiple violations issued and requiring correction from 2022 through 2024. The building's infrastructure improvements included extensive plumbing work, installation of evacuation maps, and emergency responder systems, indicating substantial investment in safety features during initial construction.

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Risk rating

How 1239 Turk 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
10thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class (A15)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1239 Turk St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 02
Parking on sidewalk
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