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1261 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1740013 6 units · 2 fl · 1973

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1261 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 1973
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 built1973
Total area4,416 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1740013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tang Family Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Shou Yee Wong Tang, Trustee 506 - 508 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 1261 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Tang Family Revocable Trust, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over its history. Built in 1973, this two-story multi-family residential building has undergone some significant maintenance work, including a complete reroofing in 1990 and a street space/sidewalk permit in 2007. The building has faced several fire safety and maintenance challenges, with the most recent serious issues occurring in 2018 when violations were documented regarding the alarm system maintenance and fire extinguisher requirements. Earlier, in 2017, multiple fire code violations were recorded concerning sprinklers, egress lighting, and the alarm system, all of which were subsequently abated.

The building's history includes three routine housing inspections (2000, 2002, and 2010), which revealed various safety concerns that required attention. Notable violations from 2000 included issues with the central alarm system, smoke enclosure door, fire extinguisher maintenance, and gas utility shutoff requirements, while the 2010 inspection identified problems with damaged ceilings and the need for hot water heater seismic bracing. More recent years have seen several 311 calls regarding the property, primarily related to parking issues outside the building, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety systems. The property has maintained its classification as a multi-family residential building throughout its history, with no recent major modifications or development projects recorded.

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Risk rating

How 1261 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
26th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1105 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 38.2%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 48.8%
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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