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1215 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1738002 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 1215 12Th 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
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 built1907
Total area3,346 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1738002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alan Shukan & Jeannie Zhi M
Mailing address
Alan Shukan & Jeannie Zhi M 1215 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
082114

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1215 12th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset district, owned by Alan Shukan and Jeannie Zhi M, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The building's permit history shows several significant improvements, with the most substantial work occurring in 2006 when a reroofing project ($5,500) and additional plywood installation for structural support ($3,000) were completed. Earlier, in 1994, the basement area was properly legalized to include storage rooms, a bathroom, and laundry facilities at a cost of $18,000. A minor street space permit was issued in 2018 for $1.

The property has been the subject of various maintenance and service calls through the 311 system, with the most recent incidents generally relating to street-level concerns rather than building-specific issues. Recent calls in 2023 included reports of human/animal waste and an abandoned Christmas tree on the street, both of which were resolved by city services. Other neighborhood service calls over the years have addressed various street maintenance issues, such as graffiti removal (2018), general cleaning (2015), and street lighting (2011). The building's street-level environment has experienced typical urban challenges, including scooter concerns (2019), street cleaning needs, and occasional incidents of trash dumping, though these are community-wide issues rather than building-specific problems. All reported issues have been formally addressed and resolved through appropriate city departments.

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Risk rating

How 1215 12Th 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
53th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 702 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.9%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 6.9%
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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