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1238 Page St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1220009A 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1238 Page 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 1900
2 or more units
5 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 1900
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1220009A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
17 Wendell St Cambridge MA 02138
Last sale
January 31, 2003

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Initial analysis

1238 Page Street is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Live Theodore R. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades and maintenance projects in recent years, including the completion of a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 ($50,000), legalization of a previously unpermitted unit in 2017-2025, and most recently, a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 ($24,437) to comply with current fire code requirements. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues and repairs, including roof work ($40,200) and dry rot repair in 2023 ($5,000), along with historical fire repair work in 2000 ($50,000) and other structural improvements.

The building's history includes several building violations and complaints from 2010-2011, primarily related to safety and maintenance issues such as improper gutter installation, unpermitted construction, and various fire safety concerns, all of which were subsequently resolved. Since then, there have been no active building violations. Recent maintenance has focused on compliance with current safety standards, including the installation of new fire safety systems and the completion of soft-story retrofit work. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, though these are external to the building itself. Recent infrastructure maintenance has included work on public utilities, with documented attention to both building systems and public right-of-way concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1238 Page 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
77thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 134 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
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

1238 Page St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 28
Work category: 4pa; unit d -ref 201712156650- install (n) fire sprinkler system per nfpa 13 for legalized unit on 4th floor within 2" of underground fire service. total 13 heads overhead and underground
Issued
Electrical PermitJan 21
5 unit 4 story building replace existing fas to comply with sffc sec. 1103.7.6.1 pa ref: 202404290941; ref: e202601218416

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