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1235-1237 4Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1746006 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 1235-1237 4Th 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area4,564 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1746006
Ownership

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

Owner name
O'Connor Mary L
Mailing address
1235 4th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
062909

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1237 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1235 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1235-1237 4th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1908 and is currently owned by Mary L. O'Connor. The most recent significant maintenance work was a $10,000 reroofing project completed in May 2023, which represents proper building upkeep. The property has experienced several notable issues in its history, with a particularly challenging period between 2005-2006 when multiple violations were documented, including problems with stairs, exterior doors, gas utility shutoff tools, weather proofing, water damage, interior surfaces, window panes, and smoke detectors. These violations were addressed and abated by December 2005-January 2006 through various repairs totaling approximately $3,030, including work on exterior stairs and damaged siding.

More recent history includes routine inspections in 2010 and 2005, with a significant water-related issue documented in January 2006 involving mold, mildew, and structural damage. Infrastructure concerns outside the building were noted in 2013 (pavement defect) and 2016 (sewage backup), both of which were resolved by city services. Most recent activity at the property has been minimal, with only routine complaints and external issues such as illegal parking (October 2024) and a noise complaint (August 2024) being recorded. The building's maintenance record suggests a response to significant historical issues, with no major building violations or complaints noted in recent years, though some exterior maintenance needs were identified in the past.

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Risk rating

How 1235-1237 4Th 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
51th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 732 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.3%
Moderate concern 15.5%
Severe concern 8.2%
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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1235-1237 4Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 14
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestAug 11
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