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8-12 12Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1347008 4 units · 4 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 Lake Street — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

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 8-12 12Th Ave 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
4 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 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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area5,286 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1347008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2141 Forest View Ave Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
December 27, 2012

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10 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
12 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
1050 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
8 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 8-12 12th Avenue, owned by 1050 Lake Street LLC, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1911, with the most substantial changes occurring between 2015-2017. A major seismic upgrade was completed in 2015-2016, which included the addition of a new unit (originally labeled as an ADU) consisting of two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one kitchen, along with structural enhancements including a moment frame and shear walls. The building has seen continuous maintenance and upgrades, including a $30,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2017, which incorporated energy-efficient lighting and modern fixtures. Infrastructure improvements have been substantial, with a complete electrical service upgrade in 2017, new plumbing work including bathroom and kitchen renovations, and essential systems maintenance such as water main and sewer updates between 2012-2015.

The property has had a few tenant-related incidents over the years, most notably a tenant buyout in 2017 involving two tenants with an amount of $68,000, though the circumstances around this buyout are not specified in the records. Historical violations from 2001 and 2008 were addressed and abated, primarily focusing on safety and security such as fire escape maintenance and gas utility requirements. Temporary construction-related issues were reported in 2013 (regarding debris and noise) and 2015 (regarding construction fumes), though these were marked as not active after resolution. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have primarily dealt with external issues such as parking violations and street maintenance matters that do not directly impact the building's habitability. The building's maintenance record suggests active management and compliance with current safety standards, particularly through the significant seismic upgrades and ongoing modernization efforts.

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Risk rating

How 8-12 12Th Ave'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
22ndpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 515 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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8-12 12Th Ave event timeline

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311 Request Jun 07
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