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1217-1219 2Nd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1748004 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1217-1219 2Nd 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,540 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1748004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1219 2nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
August 20, 2020

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1219 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1217 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1217-1219 2nd Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Maxime & Julie Pruvost. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, with multiple permits issued in October 2024 for bathroom and kitchen remodeling in both units, including new showers, sinks, cabinets, and appliances, with additional plumbing work including water heater relocations and new installations. A notable active complaint filed in October 2024 alleges unauthorized renovation work, suggesting one unit has been operated as an "Airbnb" listing and another as a "newly remodeled full floor flat" on Zillow. The property has a history of parking management issues, with numerous parking violations recorded between August 2024 and January 2025, including multiple blocked driveway citations.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues over its history. In the 1990s and early 2000s, there were several violations related to fire safety, including problems with fire extinguisher compliance and garbage storage, though these were resolved by 2017. A significant electrical complaint regarding frequent fuse blowouts and burning plugs was recorded in 1997 and remained open until 2013. More recently, in 2023, the building underwent a complete re-roofing project costing $17,801, and in 2024, applications were filed for replacement of four front windows. The property has also been subject to recent scrutiny regarding possible Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) violations, with a submitted complaint in August 2024 suggesting the presence of unauthorized units, though this was reported as closed. A tenant buyout occurred in March 2020, involving two tenants and totaling $16,000.

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Risk rating

How 1217-1219 2Nd 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
49thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 761 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1217-1219 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Feb 06
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 25
Blocking driveway cite only

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