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718-720 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1654042 2 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 718-720 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 1915
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 1915
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
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area3,506 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1654042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
20203 Summerglen Pl Castro Valley CA 94552
Last sale

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718 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
720 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 718-720 12th Avenue property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1915 and currently owned by the Eric P Nielsen Sep Prpty Trust, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several notable improvements to its heating system in recent years. Between 2016 and 2018, the property saw two major furnace replacements: one in 2016 which included the installation of a new electrical circuit for the furnace, and another in December 2018 involving a replacement wall furnace connected to existing flue and gas systems.

The building's maintenance history reveals some previous issues with waste management compliance, particularly in 2015 when there were two incidents recorded regarding waste receptacles (toters) being left out continuously, though one of these cases was resolved with enforcement outreach and inspection. The property has experienced minimal parking-related issues, with three incidents recorded between 2015 and 2022, including two cases of blocked sidewalks (in 2016) related to outdoor furniture and an unpermitted basketball hoop, plus one parking violation involving a Jeep that could not be located by responding officers. An abandoned vehicle complaint from 2008 was also reported but the vehicle was gone upon arrival of authorities. While the building has had several service requests and complaints over the years, the majority appear to have been resolved satisfactorily, with no recent urgent safety concerns or major building system issues on record since the 2018 furnace upgrade.

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Risk rating

How 718-720 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

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
46thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 930 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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