Free SF apartment background check

1274 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1739028 4 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1274 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 1962
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area3,838 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1739028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Beatrice Oi Yun Chow Revoc
Mailing address
Chow Beatrice Oi Yun Ttee 82 Heather Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
012513

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1274 12th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Beatrice Oi Yun Chow Revoc, was constructed in 1962. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure updates in recent years, with the most notable being two electrical service upgrades in 2024, including a 400-amp single-phase service replacement and the relocation of electrical panels from closets to hallways. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including a re-roofing project in 2012 (cost: $14,500), window improvements in 2002 (installation of 12 vinyl windows - cost: $3,990), and termite control measures in 2001 (cost: $8,850).

The building experienced multiple violations in 2000 related to fire safety and gas meter requirements, including issues with fire proofing, egress obstruction, smoke enclosure doors, and fire extinguisher maintenance. These violations, along with a July 2002 violation regarding smoke detector installation and a routine safety inspection in 2011, were all subsequently abated by May 2000. More recent interactions with city services have primarily involved parking enforcement issues in 2022, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways, though these are external to the building itself. A single fire-related incident was recorded with excessive heat and scorch burns but no ignition or civilian injuries. The building's recent permit activity and resolved violations suggest regular maintenance and prompt attention to safety concerns, though the electrical system upgrades in 2024 indicate the building's infrastructure is being actively modernized.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 1274 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
16th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1254 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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 34.9%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 47.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

1274 12Th Ave apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

1274 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Aug 30
Replace service per insurance requirement 400-amp single phase 120-240v. update grounding and replace unit panels.
Issued
Electrical PermitFeb 07
Replace existing service equipment, relocate (4) electrical panels from closets to hallways

See all 2 events

Full history back to 2024 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 1274 12Th Ave apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 1274 12Th Ave
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.