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1236-1238 6Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1745013 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 1236-1238 6Th 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area3,093 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1745013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rosenfeld Lawrence B & Marg
Mailing address
Lawrence Rosenfeld 1236 6Th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
032812

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1238 06th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1236 06th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, this three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by Lawrence B & Marg Rosenfeld. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial being a voluntary seismic upgrade completed in 2011 that included bolting, wall shear reinforcement, and new footings at various sections, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing structural safety. Recent major works include a sewer replacement completed in 2022 and the installation of a direct vent gas fireplace in 2021, indicating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts.

The building's history shows attention to both safety and comfort improvements, with the 2012 replacement of three windows to match existing fiberx windows and the installation of residential solar panels in 2009. In 2005, the building underwent a routine inspection that resulted in several violations related to stair repairs, fire proofing, and security requirements, though all these issues were resolved by November 2005. The property has been regularly maintained since then, with recent improvements focusing on infrastructure updates such as plumbing, electrical systems, and safety features. Planning records indicate that a unit merger was approved, consolidating five units into three, and a significant renovation was completed to combine two one-bedroom apartments and an attic studio into an owner-occupied unit. The building's most recent documented incident was a false alarm system activation, with no injuries or actual fire reported.

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Risk rating

How 1236-1238 6Th 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
26th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1105 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 64.1%
Moderate concern 22.1%
Severe concern 13.8%
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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1236-1238 6Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 18
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