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169 12Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1372016 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.6
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 169 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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 1963
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1372016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Cournale & Co 4630 Geary Blvd Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 169 12th Avenue, built in 1963, is located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance issues over its history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 at a cost of $67,500, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. This followed a period of non-compliance that triggered a violation in 2018 for failing to submit the necessary permit application. The building has also received a new roof in 1990, representing one of its major maintenance updates.

Several safety violations were recorded in September 2001, including issues with fire safety equipment and smoke detection systems, though all were abated by November 2001. A more recent building issue occurred in late 2020 involving a malfunctioning stove that was resolved by February 2021. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, particularly with sewage systems, as evidenced by two separate incidents in 2014. Parking enforcement has been required on several occasions near the property, most recently in April 2024 and October 2021, though these are external matters not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance. A routine housing inspection was conducted in April 2008 with no significant issues reported.

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Risk rating

How 169 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
19thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 535 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

169 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 08
Building violation
This department investigated the complaint at the subject property and observed violation(s) of the san francisco housing code which are de…
Building Violation (NOV)Dec 08
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