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149-151 12Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1372011 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 149-151 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1372011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Donald & Sharon H
Mailing address
7865 Heather Lane Vacaville CA 95688
Last sale
011405

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151 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
149 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 149-151 12th Avenue, located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by Donald and Sharon H. Lee. The building has undergone several significant renovations, including a complete kitchen, bathroom, and toilet room remodel on both the ground and second floors in 2004 (costing $28,000), which was accompanied by extensive electrical work including the installation of 120 lights, 10 receptacles, 10 circuits, and panels. In 2010, the property received a new roof at a cost of $5,200. One structural modification was attempted in 2004 to add two concrete footings to support a beam, but this permit ultimately expired without completion.

The property has experienced various maintenance and service calls over the years, though none appear to be directly related to the building's structural integrity or safety. In 2017, there were two street cleaning incidents involving hazardous materials and loose garbage, though nothing was found in the hazardous materials case. A sidewalk defect was reported in 2012, revealing approximately 50 square feet of damaged sidewalk that required attention. The most recent recorded incident was a general cleaning issue in 2011 involving loose garbage. Temporary parking for moving purposes was arranged and successfully completed in May 2014. While the building itself has received proper maintenance through the years, as evidenced by the permits for roofing and substantial renovations, it should be noted that most service calls were related to street and sidewalk conditions rather than the building structure itself.

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Risk rating

How 149-151 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
52th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 317 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.8%
Moderate concern 17.3%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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