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165 12Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1372015 2 units · 3 fl · 1983

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 165 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 1983
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1983
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built1983
Total area6,204 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1372015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chang Simon & Yu Yik Lin,tr 167 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 165 12th Avenue, owned by the Chang/yu Family Trust, is a 3-story duplex constructed in 1983 in the Lake --The Presidio neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, including two major window replacement projects - one in 2004 for 20 vinyl windows facing the street (permit expired) and another in 2007 for 10 vinyl windows not facing the street, which was successfully completed and featured energy-efficient double-pane construction. The building has also received attention to its roofing, with completed reroofing projects in 1991 and 2003 costing $11,288. In 1992, the property underwent a legalization process for two guest rooms and storage, and there were earlier attempts to address this in 1991, though one of those permits was cancelled.

Recent history shows a pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking between 2018 and 2023, including incidents involving various vehicles that were generally resolved through enforcement action. The building's surroundings have experienced occasional maintenance challenges, such as reports of graffiti (2018), an overgrown tree near communication lines (2018), and waste on public property (2019-2021), all of which were addressed through appropriate municipal channels. One notable infrastructure issue occurred in July 2014 involving a sewage backup that was promptly resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, with significant investments in windows and roofing over the years, though some attempted improvements (such as the 1991 window replacement and guest room legalization permits) either expired or were cancelled.

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Risk rating

How 165 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
75thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 165 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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