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1251 Anza St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1546037 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 1251 Anza St 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 1939
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.

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 1939
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1939
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1546037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Roberta Lee Trustee 1251 Anza St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, this two-unit residential building at 1251 Anza Street is a 1939 two-story flats and duplex structure currently owned by the Roberta Lee Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history includes several significant events, most notably a recent sewage backup incident in March 2024 involving a 4-inch sewer vent, which was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. In 2023-2024, there has been a concerning pattern of street cleanliness issues in the immediate vicinity, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and waste requiring municipal intervention, including instances of human/animal waste and needles. The building has undergone several permitted modifications over its lifetime, including a top-floor kitchen and bath remodel in 1992, stair repairs in 1984, and more recently, approved variances in 2021 to repair and legally enclose existing noncompliant three-story staircases at the rear of both this building and its neighboring unit, though the status and execution of these repairs require clarification as they are not reflected in recent permits.

While the property's fire incident history shows one false alarm, there have been no reported civilian injuries related to fire events. The building has generated minimal parking-related complaints, with only two incidents recorded in recent years - one regarding a blocked driveway in September 2023 and another illegal parking incident in September 2024, both of which were resolved with citations. The most substantial concerns over the past year have centered around street cleanliness and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, with multiple service calls to address various types of debris and waste, suggesting an ongoing challenge with neighborhood upkeep that may impact resident comfort, particularly in regard to access to public areas around the building.

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Risk rating

How 1251 Anza St'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
80thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1251 Anza St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 02
Water leak
water main
311 RequestMar 12
Garbage and debris

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