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1240-1244 5Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1746012 2 units · 3 fl · 2008

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 1240-1244 5Th 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 2008
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built2008
Total area5,904 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1746012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Benji & Carolyn Jasik 2010
Mailing address
Benji & Carolyn Jasik Trust 1240 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
103112

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1240 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1244 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1240-1244 5th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Benji & Carolyn Jasik since 2010, was constructed in 2008 following the demolition of a convalescent home. The building underwent significant improvements in its early years, including the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system (36 heads), kitchen and bathroom remodels, and electrical systems upgrade. Notable modifications included converting a second exit stair to storage, transforming 298 square feet of garage into an entertainment room, and various solar panel installations (2.5 kW system in 2014, initial permits in 2010).

Recent improvements include the installation of ductless mini split units in 2024 (permit issued September 2024). The property has had several modifications and repairs over the years, including a conversion of a laundry room to a bathroom in 2009, and the addition of an EV charging receptacle in the garage in 2019. While there were building violations in 2001 related to smoke detectors and mold issues, these were resolved by 2002. Two complaints in 2009 regarding unauthorized bathroom additions were filed and subsequently resolved. The property has experienced occasional parking-related issues in recent months, with multiple citations issued in late 2024, and there was one report of construction equipment blocking the sidewalk in November 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1240-1244 5Th 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
89th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.5%
Moderate concern 6.7%
Severe concern 4.8%
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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The story over time

1240-1244 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jan 28
Adding 2 breakers and dcc-12 load management. pm20240918019, pa#: 202409181046
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