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1271-1273 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1740016 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1271-1273 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1740016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Roland Lee 2006 Trust
Mailing address
Po Box 1014 Novato CA 94948
Last sale
121318

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1271 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1273 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1273 A 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1271-1273 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the Roland Lee 2006 Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, in December 2024, permits were issued for the replacement of 18 windows not visible from the street, representing ongoing maintenance of the building's exterior. Critical safety upgrades were completed in 2018, including the installation of a fire alarm communication unit to monitor the existing sprinkler system and an electrical upgrade to a 200-amp service with new wiring. The building underwent substantial improvements between 2016-2018, including the addition of a new ground floor unit with comprehensive plumbing and electrical work, installation of a new water fan coil unit, and a complete fire sprinkler system installation for the ground floor.

The property has a history of addressing health and safety concerns, particularly in 2003 when violations were issued and subsequently resolved regarding various maintenance issues including egress obstruction, door repairs, mold control, and lead paint hazards. Infrastructure improvements include a complete sewer replacement in 2009, and various maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including a 2013 sewage backup incident and periodic exterior maintenance needs. Recent activity (2024) includes attention to tree maintenance in the vicinity of the property. The ground floor unit addition was completed under the ADU program, adding two bedrooms, two full baths, kitchen, living room, den, and laundry facilities. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing both normal upkeep and safety improvements, with most recent work focusing on window replacement and ongoing system upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1271-1273 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
28th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1075 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.6%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 21.0%
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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1271-1273 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 27
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$14,000 · Complete

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