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1649 12Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1931038 8 units · 2 fl · 1961

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1649 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 1961
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area7,520 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1931038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Faziola Richard J
Mailing address
532 Huron Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
061600

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 1649 12th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Richard J. Faziola, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1961. Most recently, in November 2023, the building completed a substantial fire alarm system upgrade costing $17,000 to meet current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms and replacement of existing alarms and bells. The building is in full compliance with the city's mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, having completed the installation of shear walls and collector beams in 2015, and has received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC).

The property has experienced regular maintenance and updates, including a major siding and waterproofing project in 2010 ($65,000) and two furnace replacements in 2011 and 2014. A sewage backup issue was reported and resolved in October 2023, and there have been multiple instances of illegal parking in the driveway area, with at least three citations issued in 2024 alone. A 2001 routine inspection identified a fire escape drop ladder violation, though this issue was promptly abated the same day. The building's electrical system received attention with an upgrade in 2024, further enhancing its safety features. While the building has experienced one electrical-related fire incident (date unspecified) and a medical assistance call, neither resulted in civilian injuries, indicating generally good safety performance.

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Risk rating

How 1649 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
11th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1329 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.1%
Moderate concern 31.8%
Severe concern 27.1%
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

1649 12Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 19
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. upgrade fire alarm to include low frequency sounders.
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