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730-732 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1654039 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 730-732 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area3,156 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1654039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mei Gim Lee Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Lee Calvin B, Ttee 422 39Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
120194

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730 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
732 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 730-732 12th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by the Mei Gim Lee Revocable Trust. The building has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. In 2011, there was a significant report of mold throughout one unit, though this complaint was marked as abated within eight days. Prior to this, in 2008, there were concerns about inadequate heating from wall heaters and the absence of smoke detectors, which were addressed within approximately six weeks. The building underwent some structural work in 2009, involving repairs to a wooden stair landing and steps, costing $3,300. More recently, in 2018, a street space permit was issued, though the cost was listed as $0.00.

The property has also been affected by multiple external factors, particularly regarding the surrounding infrastructure and trees. Between 2014 and 2021, there were several reports of sidewalk defects and tree root damage, with inspections confirming substantial sidewalk issues (between 120 and 180 square feet of damaged/uneven surface) in 2014. There were two separate tree-related incidents (in 2017 and 2020) regarding sidewalk damage, though these were either transferred or administratively closed. The most recent related incident was a general cleaning issue in January 2022, which was resolved. While these external factors have been addressed through various city departments, they represent ongoing maintenance challenges for the property. While some issues from the building's earlier years suggest past maintenance concerns, there have been no significant building-specific complaints recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 730-732 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
53th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.6%
Moderate concern 13.5%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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