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1319-1321 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1767005 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1319-1321 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area4,177 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1767005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1321 12th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
December 18, 2014

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1321 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1319 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1319-1321 12th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Finis Silke. The building underwent significant renovations in 2015, including comprehensive bathroom remodels, unit conversions, and utility upgrades. Both units received substantial improvements: the third floor unit had bathrooms remodeled to create two full bathrooms, while the first floor unit underwent a major transformation to create a family room, bedroom, study, den, and two full bathrooms, along with garage door relocation, representing an investment of approximately $144,000 combined. The property has seen various infrastructure improvements, including the installation of double-pane wood-clad fiberglass windows in 2014, replacement of the back deck and stairs in 2007, and upgrading of heating systems with new high-efficiency furnaces in 2014-2015.

The building's more recent history includes some maintenance issues, with a 2020 case regarding toters being left out permanently and a 2018 incident of graffiti. A single noise complaint was filed in 2016, though it was not actively pursued by the Building Inspection Division. The property has maintained proper compliance with short-term rental regulations, as evidenced by a 2019 permit verification. Utility improvements have been systematically addressed, with proper permits for electrical and plumbing work including the installation of laundry facilities, comprehensive electrical system upgrades, and multiple safety features such as smoke detectors. Historical records show earlier modifications including a garage door widening in 1999. The property appears to be well-maintained, with all major renovation work properly permitted and completed, and no active building code violations on record as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 1319-1321 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
57thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 642 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1319-1321 12Th Ave event timeline

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2019
Building Permit Dec 11
Verify compliance w/ permit 201509247959 to comply w/ the ostr, office of short term rental requirements. administrative permit only
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