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1515 12Th Ave

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 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.

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 2010
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
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
Mailing address
1515 12th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
August 30, 2005

Landlord portfolio

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

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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

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
79thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 314 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
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. 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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