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1270-1274 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1751018 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 1270-1274 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
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.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1751018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brian Powell & Leanne S Sar 5577 Skylane Blvd #4A Santa Rosa CA 95403
Last sale
March 29, 1994

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1274 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1272 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1270 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1270-1274 3rd Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, containing three units and currently owned by Brian & Leanne Sarasy since 2002. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects in recent years, including the replacement of an attic furnace and installation of a new flue and condensate drain line in 2019, as well as the addition of a natural gas direct vent fireplace. A notable concern for residents emerged in 2019 when a complaint was filed regarding inadequate heating in the top-floor unit, with only limited hallway heating available. The building's systems maintenance history includes a complete sewer and house trap work in 2010, and earlier repairs such as rear stairs reconstruction in 1998.

The property has experienced some regulatory scrutiny, particularly regarding fire safety in 2005 when fire proofing repairs were ordered, though this violation was abated in 2006. A routine housing inspection remains active from 2011. The building's service history shows various street-space permits issued in 2012, and multiple parking enforcement actions have been taken in recent years regarding sidewalk parking violations by various vehicles. The most recent mechanical equipment noise complaint was registered in June 2023 and remains open. A tenant buyout occurred in November 2019 for two tenants at a neighboring address (1278 3rd Avenue) for $14,000. While the property has received regular maintenance and improvements, there have been recurring issues with parking enforcement and some temporary parking disruptions in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1270-1274 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
31stpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1030 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

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

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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1270-1274 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit May 02
Replace (3) non street facing windows with like for like fiberglass. no size change. vfactor .30
$9,000 · Complete

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