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592-598 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1554015G 4 units · 2 fl · 1918

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 592-598 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 1918
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area4,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1554015G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mary King Trust
Mailing address
King Mary 3223 Baker St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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596 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
594 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
592 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
598 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Mary King Trust-owned 4-unit multi-family residential building at 592-598 12th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, constructed in 1918, is undergoing significant renovations in 2024-2025. Major recent improvements include roof replacement (completed in February 2024), comprehensive window replacement (April 2024, involving 28 windows on both 12th Avenue and Balboa Street sides), and kitchen/bathroom renovations (April 2024, including new cabinets, granite countertops, tiles, and hardwood floor refinishing). The building's electrical system is also being upgraded with the installation of a new 200-amp service for the 4-unit building (issued May 2024). In September 2024, additional work was permitted to address deteriorated stucco and waterproofing on both street sides, with an associated cost of $50,000.

The building has a history of inspections and violations, with a notable cluster of building and safety issues identified during a 2005 routine inspection that required attention to handrails, security features, window repair, and various safety concerns, all of which were abated by September 2005. Earlier records from 1996 show a brief "no heat" complaint that was resolved within three days. Recent activity (early 2025) has primarily consisted of street cleaning matters, with multiple reports of abandoned garbage and debris, though these are external to the building itself and have all been resolved. Two fire-related incidents were recorded in the building's history: a false alarm and an unintentional smoke detector activation, neither resulting in injuries.

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Risk rating

How 592-598 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
52th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 827 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 73.5%
Moderate concern 13.5%
Severe concern 13.0%
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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592-598 12Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 16
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 30
Garbage and debris

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