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1239-1243 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1747009 4 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 1239-1243 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
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 built1908
Total area4,343 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1747009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Holt Leslie C & Armelle G
Mailing address
58 Catalpa Ave Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
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1243 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1239 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1241 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1239-1243 3rd Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Leslie C. and Armelle G. Holt. Recent improvements include window upgrades in 2024, with the installation of five energy-efficient Simonton Madeira vinyl windows, and plumbing work completed in October 2024 involving the replacement of 4-inch waste piping. The building has undergone several significant upgrades over the past decade, including a complete electrical panel replacement in 2014 (replacing Federal Pacific panels) and a reroofing project in 2013 costing $10,800.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and structural issues, particularly between 2005 and 2010 when multiple violations were addressed, including repairs to stairs and fire safety systems. All known violations from these routine inspections were abated by October 2005, including the installation of self-closing devices at exterior doors and repairs to the fire escape drop ladder. Recent activities around the property have primarily involved external issues such as graffiti removal and parking enforcement, with multiple parking-related complaints logged between 2022 and 2025. The most recent maintenance work and improvements suggest ongoing attention to building upgrades and safety systems, with no active violations currently on record. However, there is one open noise complaint from August 2024 that is still being addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1239-1243 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
31th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1030 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.4%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 32.2%
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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1239-1243 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 28
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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