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1515 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1858004 2 units · 3 fl · 2010

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 1515 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 2010
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built2010
Total area4,853 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1858004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kaminker Lenny
Mailing address
1515 12th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
102912

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 1515 12th Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, completed in 2010 with an off-street parking space. The building underwent significant construction activity from 2009-2010, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with various components such as underground pipes, monitoring equipment, and a 5104B communicator. Additional notable construction elements included a change in exterior siding from stucco to redwood and the installation of new furnaces and ductwork. During construction, there were several complaints filed, including concerns about adjacent building shoring work, unauthorized fence removal, and construction materials placement.

In the years following construction, the building experienced a notable fire safety violation in December 2019 related to blocked exits and storage in pathways, though this was subsequently abated. A similar situation occurred in March 2020 involving exit maintenance, for which no merit was found. The building's operational history has been relatively quiet, with the most recent incident recorded in April 2024 involving a parking enforcement issue. In 2022, there were two tenant buyouts at the adjacent 1517 12th Avenue address, valued at $25,000 and $15,000 respectively, though these are not directly related to the 1515 property. The building's early construction period was marked by multiple permit applications and revisions, totaling several thousand dollars in infrastructure improvements, particularly focusing on fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1515 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
80th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 299 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.8%
Moderate concern 11.3%
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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The story over time

1515 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 29
Work category: 1m; ductless mini-split heat pump addition.
Issued
Electrical PermitMay 29
Electrical line for the new heat pump (refer to pmw20260529274)

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