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1254 42Nd Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1709029 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 1254 42Nd 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
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 built1921
Total area2,731 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1709029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kabajouzian Family Trust
Mailing address
Seta & Vatche Kabajouzian 1245 Toyon Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
042700

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1254 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1921, currently owned by the Kabajouzian Family Trust. The building underwent significant modifications in 1986, when two separate floor additions were constructed at the top of the existing building, along with the installation of a rear fire escape. More recent improvements include a reroofing project completed in 2010 at a cost of $8,500, and an interior garage modification including sheetrock installation and door replacement completed in 1990.

The property has been subject to various municipal service calls over the years, with the most recent issues primarily related to parking violations, including several instances of blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between 2020 and 2023. There was an environmental health complaint filed in 2016, but the specific details and resolution are not documented in the available records. The building experienced two fire safety-related complaints in late 2005 regarding combustible and hazardous materials, though these issues were resolved within a week of reporting. Other maintenance matters have included a pavement defect along the street documented in 2014 that was subsequently repaired, and two instances of loose garbage on the street reported in 2012 and 2023. During the various service calls, enforcement officers were typically able to respond, though there were some instances where vehicles were no longer present upon arrival.

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Risk rating

How 1254 42Nd 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
65th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 221 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 79.5%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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1254 42Nd Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 16
Blocking driveway cite tow
Grey - Ford - 7wxt313

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