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1260 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734044 4 units · 2 fl · 1957

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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1260 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 1957
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1957
Total area3,256 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Levin Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Levin Daniel E & Evelyn O T 1861 Castle Oaks Court Walnut Creek CA 94595
Last sale
032798

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1260 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Levin Family Trust, was constructed in 1957 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in February 2024, Unit #4 received a window upgrade with a retrofit fibrex window meeting energy efficiency standards. The property has seen substantial unit renovations, with both Unit #1 and #4 undergoing comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2020 (including new cabinets, fixtures, and electrical sub-panels), while Unit #3 received similar updates in 2017 including electrical panel relocation. Window improvements have been consistent, with front-facing window replacements completed in 2017 and a larger window retrofit in 2002.

A notable concern emerged in 2019 regarding recurring mold issues in one bedroom, with tenants reporting persistent problems despite various attempted remedies. This led to a housing inspection that winter. The building experienced violations in 2000 related to safety concerns including smoke detectors, combustible storage, and self-closing doors, though these were promptly addressed within approximately two weeks. Regular inspections of the property have been conducted, dating back to 2000, and several infrastructure improvements have been made including a 1999 reroofing project and a 2002 window replacement initiative. In recent years, the property has experienced typical urban challenges including parking issues and tree maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding these matters between 2013 and 2021, though these do not directly relate to the building's condition or safety.

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Risk rating

How 1260 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

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
70th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 448 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.1%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 12.6%
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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1260 17Th Ave event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Feb 16
Unit #4: replace (1) window in kind with retrofit fibrex window. not street visible. u factor <=0.30. same size. same location. same window operation. no structural work. maintain eero per cbc 1031 as required.
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