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200 12Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3515001 15 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 South of Market — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 200 12Th 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 1906
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CM
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 1906
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area14,776 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3515001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kelly Cullen 201 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale

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Included addresses

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1601 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1609 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1611 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1605 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1619 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
200 12th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1621 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1615 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1603 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1613 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1607 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1617 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 15-unit apartment building at 200 12th Street, owned by Tenderloin Neighborhood Development and constructed in 1906, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance issues over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2024, there are filed permits for substantial stair and door improvements, including the replacement of winder stairs and porches in lightwells and back doors for all apartments, totaling $96,000. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with recent violations in 2024 for blocked exits and fire extinguishers, and multiple sprinkler system issues between 2022-2024. Notably, in 2020, the building experienced structural issues when a car collided with the east side, affecting approximately 20 feet of foundation and framing.

The property has undergone various improvements, including a complete reroofing in 2018 ($25,000), kitchen and bathroom remodels, heating system updates, and electrical system upgrades. The building's maintenance history reveals periodic heating system violations, including a no heat complaint in 2015, and issues with unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by a 2014 complaint regarding unauthorized changes to the first floor layout and converted sleeping areas. A comprehensive fire safety system upgrade was completed in 2017, including new smoke detection, alarm systems, and fire sprinkler modifications. The building is classified as Soft Story Tier 4, with work completed and a CFC issued, indicating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 200 12Th 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
14thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 370 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

200 12Th St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 29
Revision to #202405162245 & 202510036719: adjust dimensions of stair run from 3/f to roof due to (e) conditions. add structural details; stair framing & guard rail post at roof soffit & wood post extension detail.
$1 · Issued
Building PermitJul 17
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa # 202405162245

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