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12 Ford St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3581052 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 12 Ford 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3581052
Ownership

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

Mailing address
12 Ford St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
August 07, 2014

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Initial analysis

The property at 12 Ford Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Mission Ike Shehadeh. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, including a complete roof replacement in 2004 ($15,400), chimney replacement in 1990, and addressing fungus damage in 2016 ($3,000). Most notably, in 2022-2023, there was a substantial and contentious issue regarding an unauthorized 10-foot fence installation, which resulted in multiple complaints and enforcement actions throughout 2022-2023. This fencing violation led to a Notice of Violation in June 2022, followed by a requirement for partial replacement in late 2022 ($18,000). The fence situation was finally resolved in October 2023, though it had generated significant resident concern about stability and permit compliance during its installation.

The building's recent history includes two active complaints from 2022 regarding unpermitted construction work, one related to kitchen and bath remodeling (June 2022) and the aforementioned fencing violation (May 2022). The property has experienced some neighborhood challenges typical of the area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding sidewalk cleanliness and parking issues. Between 2020-2024, there have been several reports of human/animal waste on nearby streets, three separate reports, including one citation issued for blocking driveways (August 2020) and various street cleaning issues. While these external factors may impact resident experience, they are primarily neighborhood-wide concerns rather than building-specific issues. The property's most pressing maintenance history centers around the fencing violations and the various structural improvements made over the years, including multiple repairs to address weather and age-related wear typical of a historic building.

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Risk rating

How 12 Ford 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
10thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1150 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Building age

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

12 Ford St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 11
New house trap and section of pipe.
Complete
DBI ComplaintMay 11
Date last observed: 09-may-26; time last observed: 8am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; disabled acc: path of travel; disabled acc: parking; ; additional information: sidewalk dug up, no permits, sidewalk blocked, plumbing without permit ;

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