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1210 Ortega St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2056018B 2 units · 2 fl · 1944

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 Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1210 Ortega St 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 1944
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 built1944
Total area1,424 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2056018B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Albert & Leong Susana P
Mailing address
1210 Ortega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
070921

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1210 Ortega Street in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood has a documented history spanning several decades, with the most pressing concerns occurring in recent years. Built in 1944, the property has undergone some maintenance work, including a reroofing project in 2014 costing $9,500, and previously addressed dry rot issues at the front of the building in 1986. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2017 and 2021, particularly in 2021 when violations were issued for smoke detector problems, standpipe issues, and alarm system maintenance deficiencies, all of which were subsequently abated.

The property has faced several infrastructure challenges in recent months, including a sewage backup from the side sewer vent in November 2024, and multiple pavement defects reported in late 2024 that remain open cases. Various public service calls between August and September 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance and infrastructure issues in the vicinity, including problems with street lighting, traffic signals, and sidewalk cleanliness. The building's property management has generally addressed violations and maintenance issues when brought to attention, as evidenced by the "Closed Case Resolved" status on many recent 311 calls and the abatement of fire violations. Historical tenant buyouts in the neighborhood include one for four tenants at 1226 Ortega Street in 2018 for $31,849, and another for two tenants at 1212 Ortega Street in 2021 for $22,400, though these are for different properties on the same street.

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Risk rating

How 1210 Ortega St'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
86th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 114 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.9%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 6.5%
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

1210 Ortega St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 11
Rent board
fee housing inventory request for service

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