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1201 14Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1736001 15 units · 3 fl · 1985

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1201 14Th 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 1985
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors3
Year built1985
Total area15,316 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1736001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Guinnane Construction Co In
Mailing address
Roy M Guinnane 1277 Ulloa St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
050602

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1201 14th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Guinnane Construction Co In, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1985. The building is currently undergoing important safety upgrades, with permits issued in January 2025 for a fire alarm system upgrade costing approximately $65,098. This follows a pattern of attention to fire safety, with previous system modifications documented in July 2024. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, including dry rot repairs in 2006, and historical issues with mold documented in 2002 affecting multiple windows. Three significant fire-related incidents have been recorded, though fortunately none resulted in injuries, including instances of smoke odor, a cooking fire, and a malfunctioning CO detector.

Recent activity in 2024-2025 has shown attention to building maintenance and safety, with electrical system modifications and fire alarm upgrades in progress. There have been multiple reports of garbage and debris in front of the building during 2024, with at least seven documented cases of abandoned garbage that were subsequently resolved. The building has undergone regular inspections, including a routine common area inspection in December 2018. While historically there have been some regulatory compliance issues, such as unauthorized electrical work in 2006, these appear to have been addressed. The structure's long service life has seen various maintenance activities, including reroofing work in 1996, though one older permit from 1984 has been superseded by subsequent permits. The most recent building permits and fire safety upgrades suggest ongoing investment in building systems and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1201 14Th 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
4th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1433 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.5%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 70.7%
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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1201 14Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 13
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
Building PermitJan 10
Upgrade existing fire alarm sytem to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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