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326 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1443035 7 units · 1978

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 326 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 1978
2 or more units
7 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.

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 1978
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
Units7
Floors
Year built1978
Total area6,246 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1443035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Audric Chong Po Box 590602 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
042098

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 326 12th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1978 and currently owned by 12th Avenue Land Co LLC, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance updates over the years. Most notably, as of July 2024, the building is in the process of upgrading its fire alarm system to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms and monitoring system improvements. A substantial 2017 routine safety inspection identified multiple safety concerns that were subsequently addressed and abated by June 2017, including issues with fire safety equipment, security features, and seismic bracing requirements. The building has experienced some fire alarm system maintenance issues, with violations noted in both 2018 and 2008, though the 2018 violation was resolved.

Historical maintenance work includes deck repairs and expansion in 2009, installation of garage door openers in 2005, and roofing work in 1994. The building has undergone three routine housing inspections (2002, 2009, and 2017), all of which resulted in various code enforcement actions that were eventually resolved. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property and surrounding area in recent years (2020-2024), including reports of graffiti, illegal parking, and general maintenance issues, these appear to be mostly external to the building itself. The property's most recent significant improvements relate to fire safety systems, with the current upgrade project aiming to bring the building's fire protection systems into full compliance with modern codes and standards.

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Risk rating

How 326 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
11th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1533 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 43.6%
Moderate concern 41.8%
Severe concern 14.6%
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

326 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Feb 25
Upgrade fire alarm to include low frequency sounders
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