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1220-1222 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1739041 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 1220-1222 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area2,772 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1739041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thompson Stacy Ann
Mailing address
120 Webster St Apt 7 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
042621

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1220 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1222 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1220-1222 12th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood is a century-old two-story flats and duplex structure, currently owned by Stacy Ann Thompson. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2020-2021 when a comprehensive bathroom remodeling project was completed, including tile and fixture replacement (construction permit), shower and sink fixture updates (plumbing permit), and electrical improvements including a new switch, fan, and light (electrical permit), with a total investment of approximately $12,000. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including window replacements in 2000, reroofing in 1999, and the addition of decks and rear stairs in 1986, though these permits have since expired.

The property has experienced recurring issues with vehicles parking on the sidewalk adjacent to the building, particularly between 2019 and 2024, with numerous citations issued or attempted enforcement actions noted in response to these incidents. During this period, there were at least eleven documented instances of sidewalk parking, with vehicles ranging from various makes including Toyota, Jeep, and Lexus, with citation enforcement being successful in several cases. The most recent building-related incidents have been relatively benign, consisting primarily of street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance matters, including a garbage and debris report in September 2024 and a parking enforcement case in March 2024, though these do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 1220-1222 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
62th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 567 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.8%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 3.3%
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

1220-1222 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 30
Bathroom and laundry room remodeling, like for like.
$10,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 30
Bathroom & laundry room remodeling; no changes.

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