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1268 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734023 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Inner Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1268 17Th 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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 built1907
Total area1,778 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
135 Collins St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
July 01, 1992

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Initial analysis

The property at 1268 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Yu Lai Yin & Shiu Gin. The building underwent significant transformation between 2017 and 2018, involving the demolition of a rear yard single-family unit and a major vertical/horizontal addition to the front building, converting it into a four-story structure with three residential units totaling approximately 6,857 square feet. The approved project also included the addition of three off-street parking spaces and modifications to the building's façade. Prior to these renovations, the building experienced a fire incident in 1997 that required repair of fire and smoke damages.

The property's maintenance history shows one notable building complaint from 2005 regarding potential water damage from a metal sheet installation, though this issue was promptly abated within one week. Recent building-related calls to 311 have been minimal and mostly unrelated to structural issues, including concerns about litter receptacles (2024), a defaced sign (2021), and two reports of abandoned vehicles (2019), which were resolved by authorities. The major building modifications were carefully planned and underwent multiple review processes, including Conditional Use Authorization and CEQA Clearance, before receiving final approval.

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Risk rating

How 1268 17Th 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
55thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 672 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 16%
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

1268 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jul 06
COMPLAINT SUBMITTED: A site visit on 7/6/2026 confirmed that the entire building was demolished without authorization.
Under Review
Plumbing PermitMay 04
Units 1-3: plumbing for 8 bathrooms, 3 kicthens, 3 water heaters, 2 laundry rooms.

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