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1254 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1741033 6 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1254 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 1962
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 built1962
Total area4,332 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1741033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nicklas Helen
Mailing address
Helen Nicklas 1737 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1254 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Nicklas Helen, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1962. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2023, addressing critical safety concerns and achieving Tier 3 compliance with an $85,750 retrofit cost. The building has maintained its structural integrity through various maintenance projects, including a reroofing completed in 1996, replacement of single-glazed windows with dry rot repairs in 1991, and a code compliance improvement in 1987.

The property has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with several violations noted and subsequently resolved, particularly related to fire safety and emergency preparedness. These included issues with fire escape ladders, combustible storage, and fire extinguisher maintenance, all of which were abated between 2000 and 2018. A minor fire incident occurred in 2011 due to a cooking accident, and there was one alarm malfunction recorded, neither resulting in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance and safety improvements have continued to be addressed through 311 calls and inspections, with the most recent being general cleaning and graffiti removal, including a parking violation citation in 2020. The building's history shows consistent attention to safety requirements and maintenance needs, with all identified violations being resolved, though requiring repeated inspections to ensure compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1254 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
15th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1269 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.0%
Moderate concern 26.3%
Severe concern 38.7%
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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1254 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Apr 29
- rip and replace like for like 400-amp service
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