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1220 14Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1737010 24 units · 3 fl · 1959

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1220 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 1959
2 or more units
24 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1959
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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area18,858 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1737010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stanton Juliet A Trustee 481 N Santa Cruz #312 Los Gatos CA 95030
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1220 14th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Juliet A Stanton Revocable Living Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety updates since its construction in 1959. Most recently, in 2024, the building underwent a $57,000 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with SFFC requirements and had some exterior deck guard-rail repairs due to rust damage. The building has a history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including concrete column replacements in 2018 (initially 3 columns, later expanded to 5 due to corrosion issues) and multiple railing replacements between 2015-2018 across various unit decks. There have also been regular HVAC system updates, with multiple unit furnace replacements documented between 2017-2019, and the installation of new water heaters in 2018.

The building has faced periodic issues with water intrusion and maintenance, notably in 2024 with complaints regarding water intrusion, mold, and a leaking ceiling in unit 308, as well as documented water damage issues between 2007-2014 affecting windows and sliding doors. Fire safety has been a recurring focus, with multiple fire-related complaints between 2009 and 2023, including violations related to sleeping area requirements and extinguishers, though all have been marked as corrected. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, demonstrated by timely permit acquisition for various improvements, though there were some historical concerns regarding boiler permits in 2010, 2014, and 2016 that were subsequently resolved. Recent maintenance efforts appear focused on both cosmetic improvements and essential safety systems, including emergency lighting installation in 2020 and various plumbing upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1220 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

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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1220 14Th Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Apr 03
No violations; affidavits received.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintFeb 09
Date last observed: 23-sep-25; floor: 0; exact location: none of the above; building type: both other electrical; ; additional information: need to verify if there is an issue with the shunt panels being uncovered in the electrical room with sprinklers.. is this an electrical hazard?;

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