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700 12Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1654043 10 units · 4 fl · 1921

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 700 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 1921
2 or more units
10 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 1921
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
Units10
Floors4
Year built1921
Total area9,606 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1654043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gill Michael J & Chez Edwar 663 Oak Ave San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
February 07, 2014

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 700 12th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Michael J Gill Residuary Trust, was constructed in 1921 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, including the addition of three accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2019, installation of a new fire sprinkler system, and comprehensive safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system, electrical service improvements, and fire notification devices. The building's soft-story retrofit was completed successfully, and in April 2024, repairs were made to damaged wood in two landings of the emergency stairs.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly in 2016 when multiple violations were recorded related to water damage, mold issues, and lead paint concerns, which were officially abated by June 2016. More recently, in 2022, there was a boiler permit renewal issue that was resolved within three months. The building's plumbing infrastructure has seen significant investment, with a recent complete sewer replacement in December 2024. The property has a history of false fire alarms and smoke detector activations, though no injuries have been reported in these incidents. Regular upgrades and renovations have been performed across various units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, with the most recent work focusing on stair repairs and plumbing updates. The building's maintenance and safety improvements demonstrate ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure and resident safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 700 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1671 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
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 64%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

700 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 20
Garbage and debris
furniture

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