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1309 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1758002 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1309 3Rd 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1758002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ortega Elizabeth A Trustee
Mailing address
1309 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1309 3rd Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Elizabeth A Ortega Trustee, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2024, comprehensive electrical upgrades were completed for both units, including the installation of new receptacles throughout living spaces and the addition of dedicated circuits, with the system being upgraded from outdated Federal Pacific panels to a Murray system. A notable incident occurred in June 2015 when a vehicle struck the building's front portion, causing damage to the brick facade and terrace steps, which was subsequently repaired through an $85,000 permit in 2015.

The building has received consistent maintenance and upgrades over the years, including multiple window replacements to improve energy efficiency and comply with building standards, with the most recent installation of 16 Fibrex windows completed in 2019. Other significant improvements include a complete electrical system overhaul in 2014, including panel replacements and service upgrades, and various structural maintenance projects. The property has maintained good compliance with building codes, with only routine maintenance issues being reported through 311 calls, including occasional parking and tree concerns in the vicinity. The building's documented history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with all major permits marked as complete, indicating proper resolution of work undertaken.

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Risk rating

How 1309 3Rd 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
68th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 478 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 severity forecast
No violation 74.4%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 11.0%
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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1309 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 11
Rent board
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