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738 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1654037 3 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 738 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 1916
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,604 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1654037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Corridan Family 2000 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Corridan Robert & Gail Ann 738 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 738 12th Avenue in the Inner Richmond district is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, containing three units under the ownership of the Corridan Family 2000 Living Trust. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant structural and safety considerations, with records showing water damage repairs in 1996, a roof replacement in 1991, and wall reinforcement work completed in 1990. More recently, there have been two plumbing-related incidents requiring attention: a sewer line blockage in October 2022 and a sewage backup in October 2015, both of which were resolved.

The building's surrounding area has experienced various municipal service calls over the past decade, including infrastructure issues such as pavement defects (2023), tree root damage to the sidewalk (2022), and multiple parking enforcement matters. While these external issues do not directly impact the building's internal conditions, they provide context about the neighborhood environment. Notably, there was one recorded fire incident involving a false alarm, with no civilian injuries reported. The property has undergone typical urban maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple sewer-related incidents and routine building inspections, including a DBI customer callback in November 2016 and a general service request in December 2016 that involved coordination with PG&E.

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Risk rating

How 738 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
17th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.5%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 10.0%
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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The story over time

738 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 19
Work category: 1m; replace existing furnace in garage in same location with (1) new furnace. hook up to existing gas, electrical, ductwork, return air duct.
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