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1337 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1758007 2 units · 1912

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 1337 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 1912
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
Floors
Year built1912
Total area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1758007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kollins John A Iii
Mailing address
1337 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
040898

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Initial analysis

The duplex at 1337 3rd Avenue in the Inner Sunset, built in 1912 and owned by Kollins John A III, has experienced several significant maintenance and infrastructure issues in recent years, most notably a series of six sewage backup incidents between February and December 2023, all involving 4-inch sewer vents and requiring PUC Sewer Operations intervention. The most recent plumbing work was a house trap replacement completed in December 2023. The building has a documented history of repairs and upgrades to its essential systems, including additional foundation work in 1992, and multiple renovations in the 1980s, such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 1987. While the property has undergone various improvements, including a bathroom remodel in 2000 costing $30,000, there are ongoing concerns with the sewer system that have persisted despite recent plumbing work.

The building's recent history shows relatively minor fire-related incidents, primarily involving smoke detector activations and unintentional alarm triggers, though these events did not result in any civilian injuries. Other maintenance issues have included a collapsed sidewalk (reported in February 2020, currently open) and a vandalized tree (resolved in April 2021). Historical permits from the 1980s indicate significant renovations were undertaken to create new lower units and remodel multiple kitchens and bathrooms.

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Risk rating

How 1337 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
53th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 702 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.5%
Moderate concern 14.2%
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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The story over time

1337 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Dec 12
Work category: 1p; house trap replacement
Complete
311 RequestDec 06
Sewage back up

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