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276 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1422024 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 276 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 1913
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1913
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1422024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Robert & Elaine P
Mailing address
203 Sequoia Ave Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale
082306

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 276 12th Avenue in the Inner Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913. The structure has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past two decades, with the most recent comprehensive work completed in 2022, which included kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units (276 and 278), along with new furnace installations, at a cost of $60,000. Prior to this, in 2018, the building faced issues with dry rot, particularly at the southwest corner and front bay window, requiring two separate repair projects totaling $50,000. In response to earlier heating system concerns, as evidenced by a 2006 complaint about lack of heat, the building's furnace systems were subsequently updated, including a complete electrical infrastructure installation in 2005.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and addressing of structural issues, with permits showing appropriate resolution of problems such as dry rot and exterior repairs. Two complaints were recorded in 2005: one regarding unpermitted garage construction (resolved promptly) and the aforementioned heating issue. Recent external concerns have been minor and related to community infrastructure rather than the building itself, including a 2019 streetlight issue and a missing sewer vent cover in 2017, both of which were resolved by city departments. The property records indicate all permitted work has been completed satisfactorily, with no outstanding violations or complaints on file.

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Risk rating

How 276 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
100th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.1%
Moderate concern 8.9%
Severe concern 2.0%
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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The story over time

276 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Aug 22
Unit#278 kitchen and bath remodel unit #276 bath remodel
Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 22
Upper unit#278- install furnace, lower unit#276 install furnace

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