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1262 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1755020 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1262 7Th 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 1904
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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1755020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1262c 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
September 25, 2009

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 1262 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a flats/duplex structure built in 1904, currently owned by Jenny Pool Yin Choo. The building's maintenance and structural history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent significant work occurring in late 2020 when permeation grout was installed to stabilize the foundation to a depth of approximately 6 feet below grade, in response to work being done on the adjacent property at 1266 7th Avenue, at a cost of $20,650.

Prior structural improvements were made in 2009, including a voluntary upgrade to the garage ceiling joists and repair of dry rot in the back fire escape stairs, with associated plumbing work for drain modifications and electrical re-routing completed under separate permits, totaling approximately $4,000 for the structural work alone. The building did experience an unpermitted electrical modification in 1999, involving the installation of nine outlets and associated wiring, though this was promptly addressed within a month of reporting. The only recent incident related to the property was a parking enforcement issue in August 2023, involving a citation for parked vehicles blocking the driveway or sidewalk, which was resolved through official intervention.

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Risk rating

How 1262 7Th 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
70thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 448 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

1262 7Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Oct 20
Solarapp+ approval: sa20250911-2454-364-15606-b - installing 8 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 3.28 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, with 5 kwh each in capacity. 3.28kw dc pv system roof mounted w/ storage
Issued
Electrical PermitSep 11
Solarapp+ approval: sa20250911-2454-364-15606-a - installing 8 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 400 watts per module, total no. of rating 3.2 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, with 5 kwh each in capacity. 3.2kw dc pv system roof mounted w/ storage

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