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1242 19Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1732036 2 units · 2 fl · 1953

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1242 19Th 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 1953
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1953
Total area3,409 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1732036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jones Michael John Jr & Cha
Mailing address
1242 19th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
031512

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1242 19th Avenue in the Inner Sunset experienced a significant fire incident on July 28, 2023, that rendered the property uninhabitable and unsafe, particularly affecting the rear areas of the first and second floors. The fire caused extensive damage to load-bearing walls and floor joists, resulting in structural concerns and utility shutdowns. In response to the fire, multiple building permits were filed in 2024 for repairs, including work on the second-floor residence, first-floor bedroom, rear balcony, skylight installation, and replacement of windows and doors, as well as repairs to a workshop at the lower level. Prior to these repairs, an asbestos abatement project was completed in September 2023 at a cost of $70,000.

The building's fire safety systems were previously cited for violations in November 2019 regarding sprinkler and alarm maintenance, which were subsequently abated in December 2019. While there has been only one recent fire-related violation discovered in 2023, the property has experienced multiple incidents requiring attention, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls throughout 2024-2025, primarily related to garbage and debris on or around the property. These calls, which included reports of abandoned electronics, mattresses, and graffiti, have all been resolved through appropriate city services, though they indicate ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity of the building. The most recent building permits from late 2024 suggest that reconstruction work following the 2023 fire is still ongoing or recently initiated, as both permits remain in "Filed" status.

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Risk rating

How 1242 19Th 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
43th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 851 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.4%
Moderate concern 24.8%
Severe concern 1.7%
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

1242 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 24
Replace plywood as needed/sheating, ref#202411205342 and ref#202512242636 for re-roofing.
$4,000 · Complete
Building PermitDec 24
Re-roofing: reroofing 2500 sq ft t.p.o, no torch down, ref#202411205342 and #202512242638

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