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242 11Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1423034 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 242 11Th 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 1921
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 built1921
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1423034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fu Donald C & Raymond C
Mailing address
242 11th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 242 11th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by Donald C. Fu and Raymond C. Fu, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. The property underwent an electrical service upgrade to 125 amps in 2011, representing some modernization of its infrastructure. Between 2002 and 2006, multiple housing and building violations were documented, including serious concerns such as water damage, mold/mildew, lead paint hazards, and window dysfunctions. Notable complaints included a leaking roof causing water intrusion in 2005, and in 2002, issues were reported regarding floor coverings, damaged ceilings, and smoke detector deficiencies. The building's maintenance issues appear to have been addressed, as all violations were officially abated by 2002-2006, although the 2005 illegal unit complaint status remains listed as not active.

More recent property management and environmental maintenance issues have been primarily external to the building itself. From 2019 to 2024, there have been numerous parking-related incidents and complaints about tree maintenance, including overgrown trees and sidewalk defects. Multiple citations have been issued for blocking the driveway, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2023-2024. Infrastructure-related concerns were documented in 2021 regarding sidewalk conditions and tree maintenance, with one report noting a collapsed sidewalk and another about an empty tree basin that required replacement. These recent issues, while not directly related to the building's internal conditions, indicate ongoing property management and environmental maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 242 11Th 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
54th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 793 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.4%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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