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1261-1263 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1752003 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1261-1263 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 1911
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 1911
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 built1911
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1752003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chen Allie L Trustee 1262 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
May 27, 1988

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1261 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1263 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1261-1263 3rd Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Allie L Chen Tr. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work being a reroofing project completed in 2021 at a cost of $16,500. In 2018, substantial siding work was performed, including the replacement of 700 square feet of rear wall siding at a cost of $23,000, along with the installation of fibrex cement siding at $17,978. The property underwent extensive remodeling in 2017, including a second-floor bathroom addition, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, and lighting improvements, with total costs exceeding $60,000. These improvements were documented through proper building, plumbing, and electrical permits.

Of particular note is the ongoing legal status of a previously unauthorized dwelling unit (UDU) in the building. The legalization process was initiated in 2016 under Ord #43-14, but as of July 2024, there are active complaints regarding the failure to complete the legalization process. Planning records indicate that the legalization permit was not pursued after 2017, and while evidence of the UDU's occupancy was found during a screening process, the legalization status remains unresolved and is currently under review. The building experienced a sewage backup incident in 2010, though this was promptly addressed within a week. The property has had multiple parking-related enforcement actions in recent months (2024-2025), primarily consisting of vehicles blocking the driveway, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1261-1263 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1261-1263 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record May 11
APPEAL NO. 26-026: Confirmed UDU. Legalization permit 201612054132 has not been pursued since 2017.
Open
DBI ComplaintApr 07
Breaking up the concrete in the background of the car sized driveway. there is a lot of dust and debris going through the neighborhood.

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