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1439 6Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1847010 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 6Th 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1908
Total area2,815 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1847010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lafferty W J&Hollock E L Re
Mailing address
Lafferty W J&hollock E L 1439 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
032197

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1439 6th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1908, currently owned by Lafferty W J & Hollock E L Re. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrades occurring in 2024, including the installation of a mini-split heat pump system and a 40-gallon heat pump water heater. The building has received substantial energy efficiency upgrades, featuring a comprehensive solar power system with recent expansions including four additional sunpower panels (2021) and a battery backup installation with two Tesla Powerwall batteries (2019). Earlier improvements include a hydronic radiator heating system installation (2014) and a sewer line replacement (2007).

The building has undergone substantial structural improvements in the late 1990s, including foundation reinforcement and horizontal additions in 1998-1999, suggesting careful attention to building stability and safety. Other notable historical improvements include a kitchen renovation in 1990 and various electrical system upgrades, including the conversion of electrical service from overhead to underground in 2002. The property has experienced minimal issues requiring municipal intervention, with only routine matters such as street cleaning and sign maintenance recorded in 311 calls between 2012-2023. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, particularly in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, indicating ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure and resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 1439 6Th 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
68th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 478 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 78.9%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 7.1%
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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The story over time

1439 6Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Electrical Permit May 30
Electrical circuit for new heat pump and electrical circuit for new heat pump water heater.
Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 26
Work category: 1m; install new mini-split heat pump system.

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