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1278-1280 Stanyan St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1289041 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1278-1280 Stanyan 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1910
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,183 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1289041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Matthew D Powers & Jennifer 1278 Stanyan St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
April 24, 2013

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1278 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1280 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1278-1280 Stanyan Street, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by the Powers Wegbreit Revocable Trust. The duplex underwent significant renovations starting in 2018, when a $600,000 project aimed to merge the first and second floors into a single unit while restoring a second dwelling unit in the basement. During construction, sub-standard wood framing was discovered, requiring an additional $50,000 permit in June 2021 to correct the deficiencies. The building has received comprehensive fire safety upgrades, including a new fire sprinkler system installed in 2021 ($10,871) and a fire sprinkler monitoring system put in place in 2022 ($5,280). Recent improvements (2021-2023) have included extensive plumbing work, such as bathroom remodeling, kitchen renovations, and the installation of tankless water heaters, as well as electrical upgrades including complete rewiring for outlets, switches, and lighting. The building's maintenance history includes termite repairs in 2013, and older records show roofing work completed in 2001.

The property has faced some infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by a 2023 sidewalk collapse and tree root damage issues that remain unresolved, though a curb defect was investigated and no conditions were found. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as sidewalk cleaning, parking enforcement, and minor graffiti incidents. A false fire alarm was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. The building's comprehensive renovation and safety system upgrades suggest a proactive approach to building maintenance and resident security, despite some ongoing infrastructure challenges outside the building's footprint.

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Risk rating

How 1278-1280 Stanyan 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
98thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 11 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1278-1280 Stanyan St event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Apr 13
Work category: 2pb; bathroom, sewer, catch basin, trench drain
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