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1266-1268 5Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1753018 5 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1266-1268 5Th 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 1909
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1753018
Ownership

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

Owner name
John F & Regina P Burke Rev
Mailing address
Burke John F & Regina P Tru 1268 5Th Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
011999

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1266 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1268 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1266-1268 5th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by John F & Regina P Burke Rev, has a documented history dating back to 1985 and consisting of five units. Built in 1909, the building has undergone several significant improvements, including a seismic upgrade completed in 1994, a substantial kitchen remodel in 2004 costing $58,000 that included new cabinets and fixtures throughout multiple rooms, and various repairs and improvements in the 2000s including stair repairs in 2006, a rear deck addition in 2007, and multiple electrical upgrades. The most recent major infrastructure work was performed in 2018, including both a sidewalk repair and the installation of a new sewer lateral with street trap.

The building has been subject to regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with records showing inspections in 1997, 1999, 2005, 2010, and 2017. There was one complaint in 2007 regarding work purportedly exceeding the scope of a previously issued permit, though this was quickly addressed. The property has experienced some external maintenance issues over the years, particularly with the sidewalk, which was noted as lifted in 2018 and had a previous collapse in 2012 - both issues were resolved. Recent minor maintenance issues include a burned-out street light (2024) and some graffiti incidents from 2019. While there have been occasional infrastructure issues in the vicinity, such as a sewage backup incident in 2011, the building itself appears to have undergone necessary repairs and improvements in a timely manner as evidenced by completed permits and resolved complaints.

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Risk rating

How 1266-1268 5Th 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
23th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.5%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 46.7%
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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1266-1268 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 17
Full renovation of units #3 and #5, ~ 800 sq. ft, 1 bed/1 bath, including kitchen and bathroom, replace lath & plaster w/ sheetrock. no change in plumbing fixture count, no new wall stud construction.
$200,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJun 16
Work category: 2pa; 4 new gas lines. 4 new gas on demand water heaters and pvc flu's

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