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1218 6Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1745017 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1218 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 1960
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area3,984 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1745017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abdul R Al-Shamma Fmly Tr-Q
Mailing address
Al-shamma Ibbie White Trust 4620 Kapuna Road Kilauea HI 96754
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1218 6th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Abdul R Al-shamma Family Trust, has undergone several significant upgrades since its construction in 1960. Most recently, in 2022, the building completed a substantial fire safety upgrade, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and upgrading the fire alarm system to meet current safety codes, with a total investment of $13,800. The building has seen consistent maintenance and improvements, including the addition of cement-fiber siding in 2010 and a new house trap and pipe installation in 2015. Historical records from the 1990s show attention to basic infrastructure maintenance, including reroofing and repairs to stairs and railings.

The property experienced a cluster of violations in July 2005, related to safety systems and security requirements, all of which were promptly addressed and abated by September 2005. These violations included issues with the central alarm system, exterior door self-closing devices, and gas meter instructional requirements. Since then, the building has maintained active compliance with building codes, with no recent violations or complaints on record. The property has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with records showing prompt resolution of any identified issues. The consistent pattern of maintenance and upgrades, particularly focusing on fire safety systems, suggests active management of the property's infrastructure and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1218 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
44th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 836 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.2%
Moderate concern 13.5%
Severe concern 13.3%
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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1218 6Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Dec 02
DPH referral - Cottage Food. Recommend approval for cottage food as accessory use per Planning Code Section 204.1
Closed - Approved

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