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1297 6Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1755010 2 units · 3 fl · 1903

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1297 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 1903
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 1903
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
Floors3
Year built1903
Total area4,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1755010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Oleksiw Barbara Trustee 1297 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
May 24, 2007

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Initial analysis

The building at 1297 6th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1903, currently owned by Barbara Oleksiw Revocable Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past three decades, including a complete reroofing in 1994, exterior wall improvements with dow foam and Alcoa vinyl siding installation in 1993, and brick veneer removal with stucco replacement in 1990. More recent infrastructure work includes plumbing upgrades in 2015, involving the replacement of the house trap and main line connections.

The property has experienced some notable maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. In 2019, there was a complaint about visible electrical, gas, sewer, and plumbing items attached to the building's exterior, while in 2010, multiple violations were recorded regarding an unpermitted rainwater storage barrel that was eventually abated within three months. Recent building activity suggests ongoing maintenance needs in the surrounding area, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding pavement defects, tree maintenance, and various cleaning issues, though these are primarily related to public infrastructure rather than the building itself. An open complaint from August 2024 regarding excessive noise remains unresolved as of October 2023. Additionally, there is a planning record noting unauthorized installation of an additional curb cut related to the property's driveway access.

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Risk rating

How 1297 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

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
60thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 597 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

1297 6Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Feb 12
I posted on Craigslist looking for a room or apartment in SF available during the holidays, A woman responded by email and then called me, saying she has four rooms in her house by Golden Gate Park that she has people come stay in. She strangely listed the rooms as $10/night (that’s literally ten dollars) plus $65 cleaning fee for the stay. Her email said she can’t rent a room more than 30 days then on the phone she said more than 30 days is fine. She said she doesn’t want to be in the rental business yet here she is renting. The address she listed in the email as the rental location differed from the address she then had on a rental agreement PDF that she emailed for me to sign (I did not sign). She also listed a different cleaning fee on her rental agreement ($85) than in her email ($65). And she calls the $10/night an “donation” in her email but a “utility reimbursement” in her rental agreement. It seems like a bait-and-switch scheme. And she demanded my photo ID before I even agreed to anything or even any dates. It all seemed scammy so you might want to figure out what she’s doing since she may be violating SF rental laws. Her name is “Barbara Oleksiw,” her phone 415-246-4748, email [email protected], address listed in email as “502 Irving, SF 94122” but listed as “1297 Sixth Ave” in her rental agreement. Please see attached photo of her house she is renting rooms in, and copy of her rental agreement. If you want more info, copies of her emails, etc., let me know
Closed - No Violation

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