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1269 4Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1753005 2 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1269 4Th 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 1907
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1753005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Schuler Family Tr
Mailing address
Kathleen T & Henry R Schule 1269 4Th Ave # 1271 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
092812

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 1269 4th Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1907, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few decades. Most recently, in 2023, there was a parking enforcement issue involving a vehicle blocking the driveway, which required a citation. The building has received regular maintenance attention, with a complete reroofing project undertaken in October 2014 at a cost of $2,850, following a previous roofing project from 1999. In terms of energy improvements, the property successfully installed a solar panel system in November 2012, consisting of 12 roof-mounted PV modules with a total rating of 2.94kW. Other notable improvements include the repair of front steps and installation of new guardrails and handrails completed in 2003, which represented a significant safety upgrade costing $15,000.

The property has experienced several parking-related challenges in recent years, with multiple incidents of driveway blocking between 2020 and 2023, all of which were successfully addressed through parking enforcement citations. A recurring issue with tree maintenance was reported in January 2025, regarding overgrown trees blocking street lights, which remains under review by the Urban Forestry agency. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of essential systems, including the installation of a new garage door motor in 2003, though this permit has since expired. The property's permit history suggests proactive maintenance and upgrading of critical systems, including electrical infrastructure, with some projects representing substantial investments in building safety and sustainability.

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Risk rating

How 1269 4Th 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
65th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 523 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.2%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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The story over time

1269 4Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 27
Blocking driveway cite tow
Gray - Honda civic - 7BHJ146

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