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1226-1228 42Nd Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1709035 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Sunset — not a forecast
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 1226-1228 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 1947
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.

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 1947
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1709035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Rodriguez Mauricio O & Susa 1228 42Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
July 29, 2015

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1226 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1228 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The duplex at 1226-1228 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1947, currently owned by the Rodriguez Family Trust. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovations completed between 2014-2015 including comprehensive updates to both units involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling, electrical rewiring, window replacements, plumbing upgrades, and the installation of new furnaces. Roof work was completed in 2015, and skylights were also replaced during this period. The building's electrical system received an upgrade to 125-amp service with 60-amp mains, and all new electrical components including circuits, lights, switches, and appliance connections were installed.

Historically, the property has experienced several maintenance issues that required attention. In late 2011, there were complaints about peeling paint on both the interior and exterior of the building, including lead hazards, and problems with weather protection and window seals. These issues were addressed following the construction work completed in 2014-2015. In 2003, there was an incident involving the illegal conversion of the ground floor space into a commercial workshop, which was resolved by 2012. A sewage backup issue was reported and resolved in 2015, and there have been occasional parking-related complaints in recent years, though these are not directly related to the building's habitability or maintenance conditions. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the major renovations, with no recent violations or active complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 1226-1228 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

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
88thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 76 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1226-1228 42Nd Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 25
Work category: 1p; replacing old american water heater company 40-gallon water heater: model#:ug6140t403n - serial#:1416t457961 with new rheem heat pump hybrid pro-terra 65 gallon modell#proph65 t2 rh400-30, serial#:m172612219.
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