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1311 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1767004 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1311 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 1904
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,076 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1767004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Carlena L
Mailing address
1515 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
040998

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Initial analysis

The property at 1311 12th Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1904 and currently owned by Carlena L. Wong, this apartment building has experienced several maintenance issues over its history, with the most significant problems relating to structural and fire safety systems. The building underwent substantial repairs in the 1990s, including work on front and rear mudsills and stairs (1996), as well as dry rot repairs to the rear stairway (1994). A notable series of fire safety violations occurred in June 2001, when multiple citations were issued regarding fire escape drop ladder maintenance, fire extinguisher recharging, and lead paint hazards, though these issues were all abated by August 2001. The building underwent a routine housing inspection in 2011 which also identified several violations that were resolved.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved maintenance of exterior areas, with multiple street cleaning and waste removal requests recorded between 2019 and 2024, including the removal of electronics, human or animal waste, loose garbage, and improperly placed toters. The most recent building-related activity involves a parking enforcement action from July 2024. While the historical data shows periods of structural and safety concerns in the early 2000s, there have been no recorded building violations or safety citations for over a decade.

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Risk rating

How 1311 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

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
20th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1194 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.6%
Moderate concern 29.1%
Severe concern 28.3%
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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1311 12Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 19
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Parking Enforcement

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