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1276 Palou Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 4732010A 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Bayview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 4.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1276 Palou Ave 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,736 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4732010A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1256 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
May 29, 1998

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1276 Palou Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood has undergone several significant improvements since 2018. The property, owned by Stts Apartments LLC and built in 1900, has received substantial maintenance work including a $50,000 interior remodel of an apartment on the second floor in 2019, complete electrical rewiring for Unit B's bedroom and kitchen in October 2019, reroofing in 2018, and window replacements in 2014. However, the building has experienced multiple structural and maintenance challenges, including historical issues in 2008 when multiple violations were recorded related to security (hollow core doors), fire safety (window security bars), building maintenance (window frames), and plumbing concerns (leaking pipes), all of which were abated by September 2008.

Recent complaints and service requests from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing concerns with the property's surroundings, particularly regarding sidewalk parking violations, sidewalk defects, and noise issues. A notable incident occurred in 2014 involving drainage problems that affected a neighboring property, though this was addressed by March 2015. The building's maintenance history shows regular investment in upkeep, with permits totaling over $68,000 for various improvements since 2018. Recent work has focused on modernization and repair of individual units, with no active building violations on record and the majority of historical issues having been resolved. The property has experienced some construction-related complaints in recent years, including reports of work being done without proper permits in 2018 and 2019, though these issues were ultimately marked as not active.

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Risk rating

How 1276 Palou Ave'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
34thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 252 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
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

1276 Palou Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 18
Odor
From side sewer vent
311 RequestAug 18
Sewage back up

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