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555-557 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1555014 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 555-557 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 1911
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area4,305 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1555014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Okubo Janice
Mailing address
304 Elelupe Rd Honolulu HI 96821
Last sale
102511

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555 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
557 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 555-557 12th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Janice Okubo. The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements over the past three decades, including a complete reroofing in 2002 ($6,700), repair of damaged brick veneer on the front at ground level in 1996, and multiple window installations in the early 1990s. The kitchen remodeling project from 1991 demonstrates the building's commitment to maintaining modern amenities. A 2016 electrical permit for the installation of 12 workstations with modular partitions was filed but ultimately cancelled.

The property has experienced various community-related incidents in recent years, primarily concerning street and sidewalk maintenance. In 2023 alone, there were multiple cases of vehicles blocking driveways, with one citation issued in October, though another case was unresolved when officers were unable to locate the vehicle. The building's immediate surroundings have seen recurring issues with abandoned vehicles, though these were typically addressed promptly by authorities. The area has also required regular general cleaning services, with multiple cases of loose garbage being removed by various city agencies throughout 2022 and 2023. Recent service requests, including a general request to Public Works in November 2023, were resolved with no conditions found. While not directly related to the building's condition, the property's location has required regular attention to street cleaning and parking enforcement, suggesting an engaged local neighborhood response to urban maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 555-557 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
55th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 775 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.7%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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