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129-131 12Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1372007 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
Above average
avg 0.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 129-131 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 1912
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1372007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Whilt 1998 Living Trust
Mailing address
Judith Whilt 131 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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131 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
129 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 129-131 12th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood. Built in 1912 and currently owned by the Whilt 1998 Living Trust, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements over the years. The most recent major renovation occurred in 2016, involving bathroom upgrades with the installation of a new bathtub and shower valve, as evidenced by both building and plumbing permits totaling approximately $12,228. Prior to this, in 2008, substantial infrastructure work was completed including a sewerline replacement and some street-related improvements. One of the more significant exterior upgrades took place in 2006 when vinyl siding and insulation were installed on the building's sides, though not on the front, at a cost of $12,000.

The property has experienced various maintenance and environmental issues typical of its age and location. Recent incidents include a parking violation on the sidewalk in June 2024 that could not be located by responding officers. Other notable events include a human or animal waste cleanup in 2019, graffiti removal in 2015, and two separate reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity (2012 and 2016), though in each case, the vehicles were gone upon official inspection. A temporary moving sign request was processed in November 2015, and there have been no reported building code violations or safety concerns in the available records. The property's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep of both interior and exterior features, with no recent major structural or systems deficiencies reported.

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Risk rating

How 129-131 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
45th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 363 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.5%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 4.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

129-131 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 19
Revision to # 202509235890: 3/f - amend presentation of lightwell area above interior stairs to reflect site more accurately. keep (e) window in master bath. amend master bath. provide 4 skylights. 2/f: keep (e) windows in master bath. amend master bath. voluntary strengthening of 4 bay windows.
$15,000 · Issued
Building PermitFeb 19
Convert (e) garage into (n) family room, powder room and closet. replace (e) window with (n) glass door, relocate washer and dryer

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