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1219-1221 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1747004 2 units · 2 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 1219-1221 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,996 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1747004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert C Gardner & Martha R
Mailing address
Robert C Gardner & Martha R 1221 3Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
070317

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1219 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1221 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1219-1221 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1908, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade and a half. Most notably, in June 2024, the property completed a sewer line replacement project extending from the building's foundation to the house trap, marking the most recent major infrastructure upgrade. The building received a comprehensive reroofing in December 2008, costing approximately $21,310, and the installation of a solar power system that same year, consisting of 14 roof-mounted PV modules with a total capacity of 2.9 kW. Prior to these improvements, in October 2010, there was temporary street space usage for scaffolding, though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the records.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, with the sewer line replacement indicating proactive infrastructure upkeep, though it's worth noting this represents the most recent significant plumbing work on record as of October 2023. The building's documented improvements suggest regular maintenance and upgrades to both the roofing and electrical systems, with the solar installation representing an environmentally-friendly modernization of the property. The ownership of the building is registered to Robert C Gardner and Martha R, though no additional details about the owners' specific involvement in these improvements are provided in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1219-1221 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
66th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 508 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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 83.0%
Moderate concern 11.3%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

1219-1221 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Jun 04
Work category: 1p; replace sewer line from foundation to house trap
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