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1222-1224 2Nd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1749019 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1222-1224 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 1905
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.

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 1905
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1749019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1222 - 1224 02nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
November 15, 2005

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1224 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1222 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The duplex at 1222-1224 2nd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Yu Yan H. The property has undergone several significant changes over the years, most notably a major renovation in 2021 that involved legalizing units per ordinance 43-14, installing fire sprinklers throughout the ground floor, and making structural improvements including lateral force resisting elements. Prior to this, there was a complaint in 2018 regarding an alleged unauthorized dwelling unit with an electric stove used for short-term rentals, which was subsequently confirmed as a violation, resulting in the requirement to remove the range, sink, and shower from the basement rec room to convert it to storage space.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel (2001), reroofing (2011), and a controversial conversion of a non-conforming third unit to a basement rec room (1985). There have been infrastructure concerns, with a 1999 report of water seepage into the basement apartment. More recent issues include concerns about trees damaging property and blocking sidewalks, with open reports from 2023 and 2024 regarding overgrown trees and lifted sidewalk tree roots. The property has experienced multiple parking-related complaints near the building between 2019 and 2020, though these cases were typically resolved without finding the offending vehicle.

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Risk rating

How 1222-1224 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
98thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1222-1224 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2021
Planning Project Feb 24
Unit legalization per ordinance 43-14
Closed
Building PermitFeb 02
Unit legalization per ordinance 43-14. fire sprinklers on entire ground floor under seperate permit. change occupancy from r-3 to r-2, provide lateral force resisting elements in the lowest story and all lateral force resisting elements below.

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