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1209-1213 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1747002 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1209-1213 3Rd 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 1907
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
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1747002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dwp 2012 Irrevocable Trust
Mailing address
William Plauta & Kathleen W 4516 20Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
081319

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1213 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1209 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1211 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1209-1213 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a 3-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Dwp 2012 Irrevocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably a 2013 soft-story retrofit project valued at $60,000, though its permit expired without documented final inspections. The property has seen substantial interior upgrades including multiple kitchen remodels (2013, 2014, 2019) across different units, bathroom renovations, and the installation of modern amenities such as a tankless water heater. In 2021, work was filed for additional kitchen flooring and improvements in the rear unit, though the permit cost was listed as $0. The building has maintained reasonable compliance with safety standards, though it was classified as Non-Compliant under Tier 3 of the city's mandatory seismic retrofit program.

Historical records show a cluster of building violations in 2005 (all resolved by 2006), primarily related to fire safety and security issues, including problems with fire extinguishers, handrails, and stairs. More recent complaints have been addressed, including a 2019 issue regarding construction dust from marble cutting and various maintenance matters through 311 calls in 2021-2022 related to graffiti, street cleaning, and illegal parking. The building has received several plumbing and electrical upgrades, including new gas lines in 2014 and comprehensive electrical work in 2013 for various modern installations. While the property has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, prospective tenants should note the building's unresolved soft-story retrofit compliance status as a noteworthy consideration.

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Risk rating

How 1209-1213 3Rd 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
15th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1269 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.5%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 23.2%
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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1209-1213 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 21
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20
311 RequestMay 21
Garbage and debris

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