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274 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1422025 6 units · 3 fl · 1959

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 0.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 274 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 1959
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area4,095 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1422025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lily C Sathienthirakul Revo
Mailing address
Sathienthirakul Lily C Trus 209 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

274 12th Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1959 in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by Lily C Sathienthirakul Revo. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably a seismic retrofit in 2015 that included the installation of moment frames and plywood shear walls to address its Tier 3 soft-story designation. Other major completed work includes the replacement of wood siding with handi plank siding in 2018, installation of a new water heater and roof drain pipe in 2018, and the addition of a fire sprinkler under-stair system in 2011. The building experienced multiple maintenance issues in 2018, with complaints regarding heating systems, water quality, plumbing problems, and safety concerns including a dangerous roof opening. These issues were addressed through subsequent permits and inspections.

The building's history includes several regulatory interactions, including a cluster of fire safety violations in October 2000 related to smoke enclosure doors, fire proofing, combustible storage, and egress obstructions, all of which were resolved by January 2001. More recent violations in 2017 required the installation of carbon monoxide detectors and resolution of inspection access issues. The property has undergone regular housing inspections, with all routine inspections being marked as "Not Active" following their completion. Recent repair and improvement history demonstrates ongoing maintenance and safety compliance efforts, though several HVAC and plumbing issues were reported in 2018 that required multiple permits to resolve. The building's single recorded fire incident involved a water or steam leak, and there was one documented instance of offensive graffiti in 2011.

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Risk rating

How 274 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
23th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1327 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

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 62.0%
Moderate concern 25.1%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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