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1284-1286 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1751015 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1284-1286 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 1908
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1751015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kaan & Lily Y L Ting, Trust 1766 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1286 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1284 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property located at 1284-1286 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by the Ting Family Trust. The building has experienced several significant events affecting its structure and systems over the past decade, most notably a vehicle collision in 2019 that required substantial repairs to the lower level's framing, door, siding, and trim ($12,000). A major incident occurred in 2014 when the building suffered fire damage, necessitating repairs to the back stairway, siding, kitchen drain pipe, and ceiling in unit 1286, with associated costs of $24,000. More recently, in 2021, there were documented issues with water leakage between the two units, though these complaints were marked as "Not Active" in the system.

The building's maintenance history shows various repairs and improvements, including window replacements, electrical work, and plumbing updates. Multiple building violations were recorded in 2002, including issues with mold/mildew, broken brick walls, gas heaters, floor covering, lead paint hazards, damaged ceilings, and window repairs, though all these violations were abated by June 17, 2002. Recent inspections have shown ongoing maintenance work, including electrical reconnections and plumbing updates in 2014. External maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of graffiti, pavement defects, and tree damage in the surrounding area, though these are generally municipal rather than building-specific concerns. The property appears to have a history of addressing maintenance issues promptly, with most permits showing completed work and resolved violations.

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Risk rating

How 1284-1286 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
30thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1045 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1284-1286 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2021
DBI Complaint Apr 21
Date last observed: 17-apr-21; time last observed: 2 pm; identity of person performing the work: the building manager is mr. ka; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; plumbing leak; leaking ceiling; structural problems; ; additional information: one house, two door numbers. top floor is 1284, bottom is 1286. i send you this complaint deeply troubled. i am a tenant on 1284 3rd avenue, san francisco. since a couple months ago, there have been a few episodes of water leaking from one of our two bathrooms into the ceiling of the floor underneath, 1286 3rd avenue. the building manager, mr. kaan ting, is fully aware of this situation and insists that it must be one of us who after showering lets so much water out on the floor that it seeps through and leaks down the floor into the floor underneath. both floors are rented. the floor underneath, 1286, is rented to 4 pharmacy students at the university of california, san francisco.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintApr 20
Date last observed: 17-apr-21; time last observed: 2 pm; identity of person performing the work: the building manager is mr. ka; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; plumbing leak; leaking ceiling; structural problems; ; additional information: one house, two door numbers. top floor is 1284, bottom is 1286. i send you this complaint deeply troubled. i am a tenant on 1284 3rd avenue, san francisco. since a couple months ago, there have been a few episodes of water leaking from one of our two bathrooms into the ceiling of the floor underneath, 1286 3rd avenue. the building manager, mr. kaan ting, is fully aware of this situation and insists that it must be one of us who after showering lets so much water out on the floor that it seeps through and leaks down the floor into the floor underneath. both floors are rented. the floor underneath, 1286, is rented to 4 pharmacy students at the university of california, san francisco. the

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