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404 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1533040 8 units · 3 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 404 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 1922
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1922
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area8,396 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1533040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Huang Sunee S 838 25Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
June 14, 1994

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4751 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
404 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 404 12th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by SF 2020 Tr, was constructed in 1922 and is classified as an Apartment building with 5 to 14 units. The property is currently in an active violation status for non-compliance with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, having failed to complete required work and obtain final signoff and certification, which carries significant safety implications. While the building underwent a soft-story retrofit in 2018 with two permits totaling $90,000 (one for residential and one for commercial), it remains in violation of the program requirements as of 2023.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history. Notable past violations from 2000-2002 included problems with lead paint, fire escape maintenance, combustible storage, and building egress obstruction. There were also multiple water heater installation violations in 2001. Recent building maintenance work has included a 2008 sewer repair, electrical upgrades in 2013, and various housing inspections. The property experienced a minor building fire incident (with no civilian injuries) and has had multiple smoke detector activations. Recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance and compliance issues, including a 2019 report of water leaks from the laundry room and 2022 concerns about storefront transparency requirements. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, with the most significant current concern being the unresolved soft-story retrofit requirement that potentially impacts building safety.

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Risk rating

How 404 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
2ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1689 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

404 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestApr 16
Garbage and debris

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