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1252 2Nd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1750022 6 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1252 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 1924
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area5,782 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1750022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Family Trust The
Mailing address
Ben & Jenny Fong 1622 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
092394

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Initial analysis

The Fong Family Trust-owned 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1252 2nd Ave in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2015, including the installation of shear walls and moment frames, and additional structural upgrades were performed in January 2016 with the installation of new ground feeder cable. The building's seismic safety measures were further reinforced with anchor bolts installed in December 1992, achieving Tier 3 Soft Story compliance with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues, particularly evident in multiple routine housing inspections. A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2005-2010, including security concerns (missing deadlatch locks and self-closing devices), building maintenance issues (damaged plaster ceiling, fiberglass roofing panel repairs, and interior wall repairs), and safety hazards related to combustible storage and lead paint. These violations were generally addressed and abated, with records showing compliance by 2012. More recent building systems upgrades include a 100-gallon water heater installation in 2012 and various electrical improvements. The building has experienced two fire safety incidents (in 2006 and a smoke scare in 2022) with no reported civilian injuries, and a 2005 lead paint violation was recorded and subsequently addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1252 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

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
11th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1329 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.1%
Moderate concern 40.0%
Severe concern 11.9%
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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1252 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 15
Parking on sidewalk
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