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1234 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1739038 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1234 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area3,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1739038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ugo I & Loreta Colabianchi
Mailing address
1232 29th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1234 12th Ave in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Ugo I & Loreta Colabianchi, has undergone several significant safety improvements and faced ongoing maintenance challenges since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $68,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring moisture-related issues, with documented complaints of water intrusion, window problems, and mold between 2012 and 2015, particularly affecting ground floor units and window areas, though these issues were generally resolved through routine housing inspections. Historical violations from 2002 regarding fire safety equipment and gas utility shutoff requirements were promptly addressed within weeks of identification. The building received a new roof in 2010, and a recent fire alarm system complaint was filed in early 2025, though the resolution status remains unclear.

The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by various 311 calls, including multiple parking violations and street cleaning requests. Recent reports from 2024-2025 mostly pertain to external matters not directly related to the building's condition or management. The property has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, as indicated by the completion of the soft-story retrofit and the resolution of historical violations, though the 2025 fire alarm system complaint warrants attention. The building's maintenance history suggests a pattern of addressing violations and complaints in accordance with regulatory requirements, with most issues being resolved within reasonable timeframes.

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Risk rating

How 1234 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
18th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.2%
Moderate concern 27.5%
Severe concern 35.3%
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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The story over time

1234 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 10
A complaint investigation revealed your rear retaining wall and rear foundation do not reflect the location shown on the approved plans. as built condition encroaches further into the rear setback. (as built 41' 10.5" set back) code/section: sfbc 106a.4.7 monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintFeb 10
A complaint investigation revealed your rear retaining wall and rear foundation do not reflect the location shown on the approved plans. as built condition encroaches further into the rear setback (as built 41' 10-1/2" set back)

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