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1281-1283 2Nd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1751008 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 1281-1283 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area4,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1751008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yu Tien Lei Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Lei Yu Tien Trustee 1281 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
090710

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1281 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1283 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1281-1283 2nd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910, currently owned by the Yu Tien Lei Revocable Trust. The building's most significant historical compliance achievement was a comprehensive compliance improvement completed in 1984. In October 2009, the property underwent a routine housing inspection that resulted in multiple safety violations, primarily related to security and fire safety requirements. These violations included the need for self-closing devices at exterior doors, proper fire extinguisher installation and tagging, primary locking devices at exterior doors, and gas utility shutoff tool requirements. Notably, all these violations were resolved within a month, by November 5, 2009.

The building has had four routine housing inspections over the years (1999, 2005, 2009, and late 2009), with all issues being resolved. A concerning incident related to building safety was documented as a gas leak situation, though no civilian injuries were reported. In recent years, particularly between 2022-2024, there has been ongoing parking-related enforcement activity near the property, with numerous reports of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, although most resulted in officers being unable to locate the vehicles in question. The most recent building-related interaction with city services was a noise complaint regarding a major event venue in August 2024, which was resolved. While the property has maintained its basic safety compliance since 2009, the recurring parking enforcement issues in the vicinity suggest an ongoing challenge with managing parking regulations around the building.

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Risk rating

How 1281-1283 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
37th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 941 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.7%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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1281-1283 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 15
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low

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