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1245 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1740052 14 units · 3 fl · 1973

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1245 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
14 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1973
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units14
Floors3
Year built1973
Total area13,518 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1740052
Ownership

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

Mailing address
44 Sotelo Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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Initial analysis

1245 10th Avenue is a 14-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1973 and currently owned by Powerscourt Properties. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a mandatory seismic retrofit completed in 2017 (as a Tier 3 Soft Story building), a new fire alarm system installation in 2022, and individual unit renovations such as the 2023 bathroom and kitchen updates in Unit 204, and 2019 renovations in Unit 105 that included bathroom remodeling and electrical panel relocation. The building's fire safety systems have required attention, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded between 2023-2024, though most were determined to have no merit or were corrected.

The property has maintained regular inspections and compliance with city requirements, including routine housing inspections and prompt response to violations, such as those from 2001 related to gas meter instructions and fire escape obstructions, all of which were resolved within a month. Recent maintenance of the building's infrastructure includes a notable $130,000 seismic retrofit, upgrading of the fire alarm system costing $45,927, and various unit improvements totaling over $64,000. The building's recent history shows no serious safety violations or patterns of concern, though there have been several external issues documented via 311 calls, primarily related to parking enforcement, street cleaning, and waste management within the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 1245 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1245 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 18
Unit# 103: remove and replace damaged drywall on portion of bathroom ceiling and west wall, and portion of kitchen north and east walls.
$2,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintMar 27
No violations; affidavits received.

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