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1251-1255 Vicente St

Parkside, SF 94116 2473041 4 units · 2 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Parkside average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1251-1255 Vicente 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 1927
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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.

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 1927
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area4,083 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2473041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sarkis S & Anahid Sarkisian 2955 Trousdale Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale

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1255 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116
1251 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The Sarkisian Family Trust owns this two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, located at 1251-1255 Vicente Street in San Francisco's Parkside neighborhood. The 1927 structure has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a recent change of use and occupancy conversion (m/r-3 to b/r-3) of the ground floor to accommodate a new optometry and eyewear store, including substantial renovations with an estimated cost of $383,702. Additional improvements scheduled for late 2024 include bathroom remodeling with six wet sinks, AC unit installation, and electrical upgrades including rewiring and panel upgrade to 200 amp service. The building has maintained consistent upkeep, as evidenced by multiple roof replacements (most recently in 2023 for $14,000 and in 2020 for $20,000) and prior storefront improvements including dry rot repairs and accessibility upgrades in 2012.

The property has experienced some maintenance and compliance issues, with several 311 calls in early 2025 regarding municipal services and one active building complaint from August 2023 about a vacant commercial space. In 2020, there were two complaints regarding construction-related concerns, including a tripping hazard near the rear building entrance and unauthorized use of the alley for construction storage, though these cases are no longer active. The building's history includes proper adherence to roofing regulations, as demonstrated by the 2020 permit specifying compliance with cool roof requirements. The most recent planning record from late 2024 indicates the establishment of a new health service use at the ground floor, with specific restrictions on formula retail. The property has been involved in at least one tenant buyout transaction, occurring in July 2019 at a nearby address (1345 Vicente Street) for $40,000 involving three tenants.

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Risk rating

How 1251-1255 Vicente 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

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
37thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 161 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
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

1251-1255 Vicente St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 04
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJan 23
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