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354 11Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1442033 3 units · 1 fl · 1906

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
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 354 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1906
Total area1,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1442033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Irwin J & Yvonne H Cotton R
Mailing address
Real Management Co 1234 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building, located at 354 11th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by Irwin J & Yvonne H Cotton R. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, including two reroofing projects (in 2000 and 2013) and a major electrical upgrade in 2018 that involved installing a 125A overhead service with four meters and rewiring one of the units. In early 2017, the property underwent routine safety inspections that revealed multiple security and safety concerns, including the need for proper locks, solid core doors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various plumbing and electrical compliance issues. These violations were documented in multiple notices, though their current status is listed as "Not active," suggesting they have been addressed, however, no specific abatement dates are provided in the records. More recent activity includes a street space permit issued in December 2015 and two 311 calls from 2014 and 2024 related to parking and illegal postings, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

The most significant cluster of violations occurred in February 2017, involving multiple categories including security, building safety, plumbing, and electrical requirements. These violations included the need for 1/2" throw deadlatch locks, solid core door requirements, carbon monoxide alarm installation, and various plumbing and electrical code compliance issues. While the violations are listed as "Not active," indicating they may have been resolved, the lack of specific abatement dates in the records should be noted. The building has also undergone routine maintenance including roofing work (in 2000 and 2013) and electrical system upgrades (in 2018), suggesting regular upkeep by the owners. The most recent complaint regarding the building was filed in 2024 concerning sidewalk parking, though this is a street-related issue rather than a building condition matter.

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Risk rating

How 354 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
21th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1361 are predicted to be safer.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.6%
Moderate concern 26.5%
Severe concern 6.9%
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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The story over time

354 11Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Date last observed: 13-jun-25; time last observed: 10 am; identity of person performing the work: real management company; floor: 2; unit: b; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling gas leak; hazardous appliance; ; additional information: i am a tenant in a san francisco rental unit, and my refrigerator has developed a strong chemical odor (similar to acetone), which i believe may be a coolant or freon leak. i reported the issue to my landlord, who acknowledged that the refrigerator likely needs a coolant system repair but will not send a technician until after the weekend. because of the strong chemical smell, i have had to unplug the fridge and ventilate the apartment. the odor is strong enough that i am considering temporarily relocating to a hotel for health reasons, but my landlord has refused to provide accommodations or reimburse costs related to this situation. i am filing this complaint due to ongoing health and safety concerns,
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