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1262 La Playa

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1702011 6 units · 2 fl · 1976

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 Outer Sunset
Above average
avg 1.8
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1262 La Playa 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 1976
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1976
Total area4,510 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1702011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert Terry Trust
Mailing address
Griffin Penny Aka Griffin M 4048 Chapel Hill Ave Naperville IL 60564
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 1262 La Playa in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Robert Terry Trust, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history since being constructed in 1976. The most recent cluster of violations occurred in December 2021, when multiple fire safety concerns were identified, including problems with smoke enclosure doors, the central alarm system, and the need for updated carbon monoxide and smoke alarm certifications - all of which were subsequently abated by January 27, 2022. A plumbing issue involving a kitchen sink backup was also reported and resolved during this period. Earlier concerns from 2001 and 2009 regarding the smoke enclosure door and alarm system were similarly addressed, though these recurring fire safety maintenance needs are noteworthy. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges, with documented flooding issues on the property in both December 2022 and March 2023.

The property has been subject to regular inspections, with the most significant prior complaint dating back to 1997, which noted various maintenance issues including wall damage, mold, and corroded fixtures. In addition to these historical violations, there have been multiple fire alarm system activations/false alarms recorded, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires. More recently, there have been several service calls to the property in 2024 related to sanitation issues, including reports of human waste, furniture debris, and general cleaning needs on the street outside the building, as well as concerns about abandoned vehicles near the property. While these recent 311 calls primarily relate to external maintenance and parking issues rather than building safety, they do indicate ongoing challenges with property management in the surrounding area. A coffee business, Rasayana Coffee, has been approved for operation at the address, permitted to occupy no more than 1/3 of the total floor area.

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Risk rating

How 1262 La Playa'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
19th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 512 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.3%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 45.0%
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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1262 La Playa event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 18
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns. installation of a wireless radio communicator..
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