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1264 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1751020 3 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1264 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 1905
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 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1751020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nancy E Ryti, Trustee 3450 Sacramento St # 124 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 15, 1988

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Initial analysis

The 1264 3rd Avenue property in the Inner Sunset district is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Nancy E Ryti Spousal Irrevo. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, with the most recent being an active complaint filed in March 2024 regarding various maintenance problems including weather proofing, siding repairs, detached gutter, damaged interior walls, and missing windows. This followed a pattern of complaints from 2021 describing unpermitted work by an elderly owner, including chimney rebuilding, window issues, and safety concerns about hanging gutters. The property has undergone multiple renovation attempts over the years, with permits showing work on kitchens, bathrooms, and general maintenance, though some permits were marked expired or expired without completion. Major historical improvements include electrical system upgrades in 2010-2011 to address various violations, plumbing work including water heater and furnace flue installation, and multiple repairs to address interior surface issues including mold/mildew problems documented in 2000.

Most recently, there is a proposal under review for significant horizontal and vertical additions to the existing building, including the addition of an ADU unit at the basement level, which would expand the total residential space to approximately 4,800 square feet. This project represents the most substantial potential change to the property in recent years. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including a period of vacancy in 2023, multiple complaints about electrical work, plumbing issues, and interior surface problems. There was also a combustible materials violation noted in late 2021 that was corrected by May 2022. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs, with multiple instances of work being performed without proper permits, leading to various compliance issues that required subsequent remediation work. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the proposed expansion project may address some of these issues through comprehensive renovation work.

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Risk rating

How 1264 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
1stpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1478 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1264 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 18
Revisoin to bpa#202512242587. new 8x6.5 dormer in 3rd floor bedroom.
$10,000 · Filed
Planning RecordJun 18
Revisoin to BPA#202512242587. New 8x6.5 dormer in 3rd floor bedroom. - Dormers: A dormer is usually a gabled extension of an attic room through a sloping roof to allow for a vertical window opening into the room. Dormer windows tend to serve two purposes: (1) to allow light and ventilation by incorporating vertical windows into a roof structure, and (2) to increase occupiable floor area by raising the vertical clearance of a room. Dormers are not considered an “alteration” when they, along with all other features exempt from the height limit and notification on a building collectively do not exceed 20 percent of the roof area; and when each dormer is limited to a plan dimension of eight feet by eight feet, is setback at least three feet from the side property line and 10 feet from the front building wall, is separated by at least three feet from other dormers, and, at its highest point is no higher than the peak of the roof nor 10 feet above the height limit, whichever point is lower.

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