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1218-1220 42Nd Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1709037 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1218-1220 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 1965
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 built1965
Total area3,182 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1709037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Aleksandr & Vladislava Ryvk
Mailing address
Aleksandr & Vladislava Ryvk 1218 42Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
110111

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1220 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1218 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1218-1220 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Aleksandr & Vladislava Ryvk. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most concerning being allegations of unauthorized third-unit conversion on the ground floor, including unauthorized kitchen and bathroom additions, which remains an active violation as of 2022. In 2022, the property faced multiple fire safety violations, including missing fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm issues, and concerns about egress obstructions, though these were reported as abated by June 2022. Additional building-related complaints from late 2022 documented various maintenance issues, including problems with heating, electrical systems, and security features, particularly concerning dim lighting, electrical capacity issues, and problematic window locks.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of basic systems, including reroofing projects in 1999 and 2003, driveway renovation in 2005, and various exterior improvements including a rear yard deck installation in 2009. More recent work includes the replacement of dryer vents and installation of booster fans in 2022 to address a fire safety complaint. The property has also had some issues with basic infrastructure, as evidenced by a sidewalk defect reported in December 2022. While many of the older permits and improvements appear to have been completed satisfactorily, the most pressing concerns relate to the building's current status regarding occupancy and safety compliance, particularly the allegedly unauthorized living space modifications on the ground floor and associated code violations.

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Risk rating

How 1218-1220 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
21th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 499 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.2%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 60.5%
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

1218-1220 42Nd Ave event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Dec 23
Customer is requesting for an inspector to go out to the location because the owner is not keeping combustible items safely stored/refrigerator in his apartment is rusted and the refrigerator is leaking
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintDec 12
Caller states that the refrigerator is not working. he is not able to keep food in the unit. it is creating a bad smell. the landlord will not replace the refrigerator. this started in june.

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