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1475 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1841012 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 1475 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 area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1841012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marni Shapiro Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Marni Shapiro, Trustee 1477 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
011795

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1475 12th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Marni Shapiro Living Trust, has a notable history dating back to its 1907 construction. The building has undergone several significant renovations, including a substantial kitchen remodel in 2007 (costing $23,000) that involved cabinet, countertop, and lighting upgrades, as well as gas line modifications. Earlier improvements include a 1990 bathroom remodeling project and quake-related structural repairs, including post replacements and stucco work, demonstrating resilience through the 1989 earthquake. The property has experienced two sewer backup incidents in 2019 and 2021, along with a notable gas leak incident (details on date were not provided) that fortunately resulted in no civilian injuries.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have primarily focused on exterior issues, including a tree-related sidewalk defect (2024), though most recent 311 calls have been resolved promptly. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with records of roof work (1997) and front stair repairs (1988). The property's infrastructure improvements in 2007 included electrical upgrades with the installation of multiple lights, switches, receptacles, and circuits, suggesting a modernization effort during that period. While the building has experienced various maintenance incidents over the years, including sidewalk and parking issues in the surrounding area, these have generally been addressed through appropriate municipal channels. The most recent significant development was related to the Rent Board, which waived fees for the 2024 and 2025 cycle due to owner requests, reflecting current regulatory considerations.

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Risk rating

How 1475 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
52th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 717 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 14.1%
Severe concern 6.9%
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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