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1242-1244 15Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1736027 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1242-1244 15Th 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area4,052 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1736027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shapiro Edward & Olga
Mailing address
1244 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
012910

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1242 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1244 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1242-1244 15th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Edward & Olga Shapiro, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923. The property underwent significant renovations in 2007, including multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels on both the first and second floors, ground floor slab repair, and the conversion of a family room into additional living spaces, all totaling over $78,000 in improvements. That same year, comprehensive electrical work was completed, installing various fixtures and circuits, while plumbing updates included replacing multiple fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms. More recent improvements include the installation of a solar panel system in 2015, consisting of 21 roof-mounted PV modules with a total rating of 5.46 kW.

The building has experienced several maintenance and service-related issues in recent years, with the most significant being three environmental health-related cases in 2020 and 2021, though specific details of these cases are not provided in the records. The property has also faced some external challenges, including graffiti in September 2023, a missed waste collection in November 2023, and two driveway blocking incidents in 2023 and 2019. A tree maintenance request was submitted in September 2024, which was affected by citywide pruning resource allocation changes. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent building-related issues generally being minor in nature, such as street space permits and routine maintenance matters, though the environmental health cases and graffiti incident are notable exceptions.

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Risk rating

How 1242-1244 15Th 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
54th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 687 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.1%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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