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1316-1318 4Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1758036 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1316-1318 4Th 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1758036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pelton Rainey Family Living
Mailing address
Wndy A Pelton & Maryann P R 1318 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1318 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1316 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1316-1318 4th Ave in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by the Pelton Rainey Family Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial work completed between 2002-2007, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel with new cabinets, countertops, and electrical upgrades in 2003 ($20,000), installation of 18 roof-mounted solar panels and a new direct vent insert in 2007, as well as a complete reroofing project that same year costing nearly $10,000. Historical maintenance records show earlier repairs in the 1980s and 2004, including addressing minor dry rot on the side stairway.

Recent building issues have primarily involved sewer problems, with two documented sewage backup incidents in 2020 and 2022, though both were resolved by the Public Utilities Commission. The property has experienced multiple driveway blocking incidents, with the most recent occurring in September 2024, and several others documented between 2020-2024, including a towing incident involving a Ford truck. The building had minor maintenance issues in 2020, including graffiti removal and street cleaning needs, which were all resolved. A 1998 service call was recorded with no civilian injuries. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to essential systems and infrastructure, with no recent structural or safety concerns reported through the 311 system, though the recurring sewer issues may warrant monitoring of the building's plumbing systems.

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Risk rating

How 1316-1318 4Th 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
64th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 537 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 79.0%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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1316-1318 4Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Jun 22
Dedicated 15 amp furnace circuit.
Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 18
Work category: 1m; replaced two furnaces at 1316 4th ave. and 1318 4th ave.

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