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1324-1328 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1766040 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1324-1328 12Th 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 1911
2 or more units
3 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 1911
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area2,873 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1766040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yan K & Judy C Cheng Truste 1329 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1324 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1326 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1328 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The Cheng Family Trust owns this 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, which was constructed in 1911. The property has undergone significant modifications and faced several challenges over the past few years. Most notably, in 2018, substantial horizontal expansions were permitted across multiple levels, including garage/storage areas and residential units, adding a total of 6 new bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, with an investment of $525,000. A serious incident occurred in 2017 when the building suffered moderate fire and water damage, particularly impacting Unit 1326, which required extensive repairs including ceiling and wall reconstruction, with electrical rewiring completed under a separate permit.

Recent concerns focus on excavation activities that began in October 2024, with reports of unsafe conditions involving removal of internal support from neighboring properties and yards, creating a slope cut up to 6 feet deep. This triggered a building violation citing potential safety hazards. Historical records show routine inspections in 2001 and 2011, with the 2011 inspection addressing the replacement of exterior emergency exit steps at the rear due to age. The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including a 2022 violation for debris in the backyard (though this was abated in January 2023). There have been multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk blockage and abandoned vehicles near the property between 2017 and 2024, as well as reports of hazardous materials and medical waste in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1324-1328 12Th 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
27thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1090 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

1324-1328 12Th Ave event timeline

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2024
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 23
A site inspection revealed the process of removing all internal support from neighboring properties and yards. an excavation is in process with a cut of slope as deep as 6'. osha permit required. code/section: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintOct 23
Unsafe excavation observed

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