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1295-1299 39Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1711019 12 units · 3 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1295-1299 39Th 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 1928
2 or more units
12 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 1928
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area7,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1711019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2121 Easton Ave Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
February 11, 2004

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1295 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1297 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1299 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The Cassidy Family Trust owns this 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located at 1295-1299 39th Ave in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1928, the property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) and undertaking roof repairs in 1990. The building has received substantial electrical system upgrades, including the installation of 12 new sub-panels, a 400-amp main switch, and new meters in 2005, as well as new hot water equipment installation in 2014.

Recent safety concerns have been addressed through various maintenance and repair work, including the replacement of corbels in 2020 following a violation notice regarding fallen decorative elements that posed pedestrian hazards. The building has experienced recurring issues with fire safety systems, though most have been promptly corrected; recent fire-related complaints in 2023 and 2022 involved alarm systems and exit maintenance. Multiple routine inspections between 1999 and 2021 have identified various violations, primarily related to fire safety requirements, security measures, and building maintenance, but these were generally resolved within reasonable timeframes. The property has also been the subject of several 311 calls in 2023-2024, mostly concerning parking issues and sidewalk maintenance, suggesting typical urban challenges related to its location. While there was a concerning pattern of fire safety violations in the early 2000s and 2009, recent history shows improved compliance with regulations, though periodic maintenance of safety systems continues to require attention.

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Risk rating

How 1295-1299 39Th 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
6thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 594 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1295-1299 39Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 22
Re-roofing with hot works
$32,000 · Complete
311 RequestJan 23
Abandoned vehicle

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