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1231 41St Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1709005 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Outer Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1231 41St 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,068 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1709005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Routzen Kaitlyn Sierra & Ch
Mailing address
1231 41st Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
061121

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1231 41st Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by Routzen Kaitlyn Sierra & Ch. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent work being a complete sewer lateral replacement in December 2024. Prior renovations include an electrical system upgrade in 2022 that increased capacity from 100 to 200 amps and replaced the sub-panel, and a window replacement project in 2013 that installed seven energy-efficient Anderson Fibrex windows while maintaining the original frames. A notable electrical safety issue was documented through a complaint in 2006, involving wiring concerns and faulty light fixtures, though this was resolved within six months.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with records indicating a reroofing project completed in 1995 (though this permit has since expired). The surrounding area has experienced recurring issues with abandoned vehicles, with eight documented cases between 2010 and 2019, all of which were resolved when vehicles were found to be gone upon inspection. There have also been two complaints about sidewalk parking in 2019, though officers were unable to locate the vehicles in question. An illegal posting case in 2016 was addressed by the Department of Public Works. While the building does not have any current tenant buyout records on file, the recent infrastructure improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the property's systems.

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Risk rating

How 1231 41St 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
63th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 234 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

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 70.0%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

1231 41St Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Dec 05
Replacing a sewer lateral
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