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1292 Fitzgerald Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 4913010A 2 units · 1 fl · 1925

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 Bayview
Above average
avg 4.5
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1292 Fitzgerald 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 1925
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors1
Year built1925
Total area1,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4913010A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buffin Ruby C & Gregory W
Mailing address
1292 Fitzgerald Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
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1292 A Fitzgerald Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1292 Fitzgerald Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 1292 Fitzgerald Avenue in Bayview, was constructed in 1925 and is currently owned by Ruby C. & Gregory W. Buffin. The property is experiencing significant active violations, all filed on September 14, 2023, relating to lead paint hazards and egress obstruction, with final warning letters issued on October 16, 2023. These violations include requirements to remove peeling paint to prevent lead hazards and clear egress obstructions, along with mandatory lead hazard notifications regarding proper paint removal procedures. The building's maintenance history shows several completed repairs from 1990, including reroofing and stair repairs, though a recent street space permit was issued in October 2015.

In January 2025, there was an unusual cluster of municipal service calls from this address, primarily related to garbage and debris issues, which remain in progress, along with reports of encampments on the property. While the building itself has had no recorded fire incidents with civilian injuries, there have been multiple fire system activations without fire or CO detection. Historical records show a previous complaint regarding illegal auto repair in the front yard, though this was closed with no violation found. Recent building violations involving lead paint hazards and egress obstruction have brought increased regulatory attention to the property, and all notices of violation remain active as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1292 Fitzgerald 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

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
97th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 11 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.2%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 11.3%
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

1292 Fitzgerald Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 24
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$20,000 · Complete

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