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1285-1287 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1740018 5 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1285-1287 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 1908
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area5,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1740018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ferguson Susan & Helen P C
Mailing address
319 Heathcliff Dr Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
041095

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902 Irving St #2, San Francisco, CA 94122
1285 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1287 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
900 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
902 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
902 Irving St #1, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 1285-1287 10th Avenue property is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, built in 1908 and currently owned by Ferguson Susan & Helen P C. The property has undergone significant commercial tenant improvements in recent years, most notably converting to retail cannabis use in 2022, with associated improvements including new wall partitions, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work valued at $190,000. This work was accompanied by multiple related permits for signage and security improvements, including electric signs and roll-down security gates. In 2023, there was an attempt (later cancelled) to install an interior lift system between basement and street level, following earlier revisions to add a pony wall and modify interior partitions. The building has maintained compliance with building codes since resolving a 2011-2014 violation regarding unpermitted shelf and counter installations, which was ultimately resolved through proper permitting and completion of structural work in 2014. Recent maintenance includes completed HVAC rooftop work in December 2024 and various plumbing improvements related to the commercial space.

The property's recent history shows active management and significant investment in both residential and commercial spaces, with particular attention to compliance and safety standards following past violations. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external maintenance issues such as street cleaning and debris removal, typical for an urban setting, with no serious safety concerns reported. The building's transformation to retail cannabis use has been fully permitted and complies with city regulations, with proper security and operational improvements implemented. While some historical violations occurred, these have been addressed properly, and recent permit activity shows the owners are maintaining the building and its commercial space with appropriate oversight and investment.

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Risk rating

How 1285-1287 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
30th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1045 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.0%
Moderate concern 20.5%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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1285-1287 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 29
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestAug 31
Garbage and debris

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