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1279-1281 41St Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1709014A 3 units · 2 fl · 1981

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 1279-1281 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 1981
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1981
Total area3,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1709014A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Paul Y P&Veronica L 91
Mailing address
Wong Paul Y P 466 Gellert Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
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1279 41st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1281 41st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1279-1281 41st Avenue in the Outer Sunset is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1981, currently containing three units and owned by Paul Y Wong & Veronica L 91. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent being a substantial window replacement and stucco work on the front elevation in 2021 valued at $45,000. Historical improvements include window replacements in 2010, deck repairs in 2003, and a reroofing project in 1998. The building has faced multiple fire safety-related issues between 2016 and 2024, including repeated concerns with alarm systems and extinguishers, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon inspection. Recent years have seen a troubling pattern of parking violations, particularly in 2024, with numerous complaints about driveway blocking, though most of these cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges in recent months, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on or near the property in late 2024. A notable tenant buyout occurred in February 2024, involving a payment of $15,950 to one tenant. The building's parking situation appears to be a persistent concern, as evidenced by nearly half a dozen complaints about blocked driveways between October and November 2024, including at least one citation. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with significant investments in window and deck maintenance, though the frequency of fire safety complaints suggests ongoing monitoring of safety systems is required.

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Risk rating

How 1279-1281 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
62th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 240 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.8%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 15.6%
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

1279-1281 41St Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jan 21
Termite repair report #25044 #1. repair in kind; not visible from street.
$39,000 · Complete

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