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1205 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1740001 11 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1205 10Th 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 1914
2 or more units
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area7,812 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1740001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dorwin William W&Helen M Tr
Mailing address
376 Pacheco St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 11-unit apartment building at 1205 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, built in 1914, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the past decade. Most recently, the building has received substantial safety upgrades, including a completed fire alarm system upgrade in October 2024 costing over $31,000, and a currently issued $20,800 re-roofing project. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, demonstrating seismic safety compliance. Recent infrastructure improvements include plumbing work in Unit 7 (December 2023) and various fire safety upgrades.

The building has experienced a series of maintenance and habitability issues between 2018 and 2024, including problems with windows, water stability, mold, and heating systems. A concerning pattern of maintenance issues is evident, with multiple complaints about utilities (water pressure, heat distribution), appliance problems (broken stove, refrigerator leaks), and interior conditions (holes in walls, weatherproofing issues). The property has also faced several fire safety concerns, with violations recorded in 2021 related to the sprinkler system, extinguishers, and alarm systems, though these were subsequently corrected. Historical violations from 2000 included various fire safety and gas utility issues, all of which were abated. The building is currently listed under review for planning records, with several questions regarding zoning compliance, variances, and special district status. Recent 311 calls (2024) have primarily concerned street-level issues like sidewalk defects and parking violations.

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Risk rating

How 1205 10Th 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.6%
Moderate concern 37.7%
Severe concern 54.6%
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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1205 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 18
Caller concerned lead in water, please test
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJun 18
Date last observed: 17-jun-26; time last observed: 12:00; floor: 1; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit;caller is concerned about structural engineering on staircase being built, being that building is old built in 1914. will it take away from previous retrofitting?(additional 311 sr 101004269033)

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