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1212 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1741053 24 units · 3 fl · 1974

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1212 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 1974
2 or more units
24 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 1974
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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1974
Total area20,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1741053
Ownership

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

Mailing address
8 Mendosa Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
121317

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1212 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by 1212 10 Avenue Assocs LLC, was constructed in 1974 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over its lifetime. The most recent major work includes an $80,000 window replacement project initiated in November 2023, which involves waterproofing, sealing, and addressing dry rot issues, along with skylight replacements across all three floors. The building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit in 2015, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's Building Code requirements for soft-story buildings.

The property has experienced some fire safety issues, with violations recorded in 2017, 2018, and most recently in October 2023 related to sleeping area requirements, though most have been promptly corrected upon inspection. Building inspections have been conducted regularly, with records showing routine oversight of common areas in 2001, 2007, and 2016. A boiler permit issue emerged in late 2020 but was resolved within two months. The building's maintenance history includes a 1985 permit to bring the building into code compliance, and in 2014, street space permits were issued. Recent conditions around the property have generated multiple 311 calls primarily regarding sidewalk cleanliness and parking issues, though these are external to the building's management. While there have been three documented fire incidents, including a cooking fire in 2019 and false alarms, none resulted in civilian injuries. The building has maintained its residential classification and continues to operate as a multi-family dwelling with ongoing maintenance and safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1212 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
2th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.6%
Moderate concern 35.1%
Severe concern 54.2%
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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1212 10Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 03 Serious
Building violation
A smoke & carbon monoxide alarm affidavit is due for this property. install the required alarms and submit the completed affidavit to the h…
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 03
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