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1208 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4267002 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1208 York 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,588 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4267002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brobst Helen N
Mailing address
1208 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
121294

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1208 York Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Helen N. Brobst. The building's maintenance record shows two significant permitted works: a completed $7,900 reroofing project in 2015, and a sidewalk and street space permit issued in 2007.

Recent 311 call records from 2023-2025 indicate ongoing challenges with street and sidewalk conditions in the immediate vicinity of the property. Between March 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple reports of parking violations involving vehicles parking on the sidewalk, with four cases specifically noting this infraction. The most recent incident, in January 2025, involved a litter receptacle maintenance issue. The property had a construction-related sidewalk blockage incident in December 2023 involving scaffolding, which was resolved promptly when the equipment was removed. There were also several reports of general cleaning needs in 2024, including instances of garbage and debris requiring attention from public works services. While none of these issues appear to have directly involved the building itself, they do suggest the property is located in an area experiencing recurring challenges with parking violations and street cleanliness.

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Risk rating

How 1208 York 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
39th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1452 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.7%
Moderate concern 34.3%
Severe concern 7.0%
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

1208 York St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 03
Work category: 1p; removal of conventional tank gas water heater and installation of a new tankless water heater, pic flue and intake, new 1" gas line from meter to tankless.
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