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1222-1224 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1748016 2 units · 3 fl · 1947

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 1222-1224 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 1947
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
Floors3
Year built1947
Total area2,688 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1748016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheng Donald
Mailing address
980 Laguna Cr Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
061803

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1224 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1222 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, 1222-1224 3rd Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1947 and currently owned by Donald Cheng. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent major renovation occurring in September 2022 when both main water service supply pipes were replaced with 1-inch diameter copper pipes. In 2018, the property received attention to its aesthetics and energy efficiency, with the installation of eight new windows in the back of the house featuring a low U-factor of 0.31. Earlier improvements include a substantial ground floor renovation completed in 2000, which added a bedroom, playroom/laundry room, and full bathroom, as well as a complete re-roofing project from 1989.

The building's recent history has been relatively stable in terms of major building issues, though there have been some external incidents recorded through 311 calls. Most notably, there was a noise complaint related to a major event venue in August 2024, and a parking enforcement call in May 2024 regarding sidewalk parking, though enforcement officers were unable to locate the offending vehicle. The property has been subject to typical urban challenges in recent years, including a reported encampment that was cleared in March 2021 and an abandoned vehicle report in October 2019, though in both cases, the issues were promptly addressed and resolved by city services. The building's maintenance record, particularly regarding water infrastructure (as evidenced by the 2022 plumbing permit), suggests ongoing attention to essential systems, while the 2018 window replacement indicates efforts towards improving the building's overall energy performance.

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Risk rating

How 1222-1224 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
89th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.3%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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1222-1224 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Sep 01
Work category: 2pb; replace two main water service supply pipe as 1" diameter copper from water meter to the main valves.
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