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1260-1262 Thomas Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 4792032

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1260-1262 Thomas 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 1939
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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 1939
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors2
Year built1939
Total area2,684 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4792032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brewster Darryl Federick Sr 1262 Thomas Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
May 23, 2000

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1260 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1262 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1260-1262 Thomas Avenue in Bayview, owned by the Darryl Brewster Sr Living Trust, has a documented history of both maintenance upgrades and safety concerns since its 1939 construction. The property underwent a window replacement project in 2008 for unit 1262, followed by a significant electrical service upgrade in 2014 when both units received new 100-amp service installations after previous burnt service wires led to disconnection by PG&E. More recently, in 2023, the building faced multiple fire code violations and was cited for operating without a permit, though similar complaints in 2022 and 2020 had either no merit or resulted in violations that were presumably addressed. The most notable recent activity affecting resident experience occurred between December 2024 and January 2025, when there were numerous reports of garbage and debris on the property, including appliances and loose debris, along with one report of a water leak. A building complaint from 2004 regarding poor air quality and mold/mildew was addressed within one month, though the age of this incident makes its relevance uncertain. Additionally, there was a period of non-compliance with fire safety regulations in March 2023 involving multiple violations related to sprinkler systems, gas cylinder safety, illumination requirements, and more, though these appear to have been resolved or rescinded.

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Risk rating

How 1260-1262 Thomas 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
45thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 210 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1260-1262 Thomas Ave event timeline

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