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1257-1259 6Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1755002 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 1257-1259 6Th 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 area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1755002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hoisie Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Hoisie Ashley H Trustee 1257 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
030614

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1259 06th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1257 06th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 1257-1259 6th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Hoisie Family Trust, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone significant improvements particularly during 2010-2018. Major renovations in 2010 included comprehensive electrical rewiring, complete gut renovation of unit 1257, window replacements, and installation of new heating systems. The property faced several serious maintenance issues in the 1990s, including unsafe back stairs, flooding problems, electrical system failures, and pest infestations, all of which were addressed by 1999. A notable compliance issue arose in 2014 regarding an unpermitted rear fence that was subsequently rectified and approved, and more recent improvements include window replacements in 2018 and the installation of separate electric meter panels for common areas in 2013.

The building's recent history shows proper maintenance and upgrading of systems, with completed permits showing attention to window upgrades and HVAC systems. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the major renovations of 2010-2013, with no recent building violations or complaints recorded since the 2014 fence issue. While there have been various neighborhood parking enforcement issues noted through 311 calls, these are external to the building's condition and management. The most recent permits and work completed suggest the building is currently maintained to modern standards, with no active construction or repair work currently underway according to the latest available records.

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Risk rating

How 1257-1259 6Th 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 82.4%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 6.3%
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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1257-1259 6Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 08
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