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1439 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1841006 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 1439 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,190 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1841006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Machabeli Khatuna & George
Mailing address
1439 12th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
100505

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1439 12th Ave in San Francisco's Inner Sunset district, owned by Machabeli Khatuna & George, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2013, involving kitchen cabinet replacement and associated electrical and plumbing work. Earlier improvements included a substantial renovation in 2009-2010 that encompassed bathroom work, laundry installations, and hardwood floor replacement, along with corresponding electrical and plumbing updates. The building has maintained its structural integrity through various maintenance works, including stucco application in 2002 and multiple roofing projects in 1990 and 2002.

A concerning incident occurred in 1997 when the building experienced multiple issues including electrical and plumbing problems, water damage, mold/mildew under kitchen sinks, heating system failures, bathroom problems, non-functional washer/dryer, and other maintenance concerns. However, these issues were officially abated by July 1997. The most recent sidewalk maintenance issue, reported in September 2024, indicates lifting caused by tree roots, though this is an external infrastructure matter. The property has been subject to periodic parking regulation enforcement, with eight parking-related incidents recorded between 2022 and 2024, suggesting ongoing street-level parking challenges in the vicinity. A tree maintenance issue was resolved in early 2023, and there was one rent board-related service request in early 2024 that was processed and resolved by updating the owner database and waiving the fee.

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Risk rating

How 1439 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
55th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 672 are predicted to be safer.

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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings 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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.8%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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