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1118-1120 Ashbury St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2629019 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1118-1120 Ashbury 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 1948
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 built1948
Total area2,584 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2629019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ramirez Ernie & Pundt Arthu
Mailing address
1120 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
020105

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1118 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1120 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1118-1120 Ashbury Street, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, was constructed in 1948 and is currently owned by Ernie Ramirez and Arthur Pundt. The property's maintenance history shows some significant structural work and necessary upkeep over the past decades. Most notably, in 2016, the building underwent a complete re-roofing project costing $11,800. Earlier records indicate termite damage repairs were performed in 2004, specifically addressing issues with the front bay and balcony framing at a cost of $4,050. A window replacement was completed in 1992 for an upstairs living room window.

The property has been subject to multiple incidents of vandalism, with a particular pattern of graffiti affecting nearby infrastructure. Between 2021 and 2024, there were eight documented instances of graffiti, primarily on fire hydrants and other surfaces, all of which were resolved by various city departments including DPW and PUC Water. The most recent service requests include a 2024 abandoned vehicle complaint (resolved upon arrival) and a general service request to SFMTA. While these incidents indicate some environmental challenges in the surrounding area, they have primarily affected public infrastructure rather than the building itself, and all reported cases have been addressed through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 1118-1120 Ashbury 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
89th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 39 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

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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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 7.3%
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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1118-1120 Ashbury St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 10
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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