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1226-1228 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1748015 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1226-1228 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 1909
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 1909
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 built1909
Total area3,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1748015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1228 3rd Ave # A San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
September 13, 2004

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1226 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1228 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1226-1228 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset, owned by Wong Tao Tao, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909. The building has undergone regular housing inspections over the years, with records indicating routine inspections in 1996, 1999, 2005, 2010, and most recently in 2017. The 2017 inspection resulted in a fire safety violation regarding missing fire extinguishers, though this was promptly abated within three weeks. There were also two illegal unit complaints in 1996, which were resolved on the same day they were filed. More recent building work included a gas houseline extension project in September 2021, though this permit has since expired. The only recent resident-initiated concern was reported in January 2023 regarding improperly stored waste receptacles, which was marked as resolved due to lack of follow-up from city services after one month.

The building's permit history shows two nearly identical street space permits issued in November 2013, though the minimal cost of $1 suggests these may have been administrative in nature. While the building has maintained compliance with routine inspections and promptly addressed violations when they occur, the expired gas line permit from 2021 and regular nature of housing inspections suggest ongoing infrastructure and safety monitoring requirements. The property's maintenance history shows no recurring safety concerns or patterns of violations, with most issues being addressed promptly and appearing to be isolated incidents.

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Risk rating

How 1226-1228 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

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
34thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 985 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1226-1228 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Sep 24
Work category: 1p; gas houseline ext
Expired

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