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1250 Sunnydale Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6300043 92 units · 3 fl · 2000

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1250 Sunnydale 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 2000
2 or more units
92 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units92
Floors3
Year built2000
Total area95,469 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot6300043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mercy Housing California 74
Mailing address
1256 Market St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
080718

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Initial analysis

1250 Sunnydale Avenue is a 92-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 2000, currently managed by Mercy Housing California 74. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably the installation of 16 Level-2 EV chargers in early 2024, demonstrating a commitment to modern sustainability features. Between 2019 and 2021, substantial fire safety upgrades were completed, including the replacement of the fire alarm control panel, installation of new fire alarm devices, and comprehensive system testing. The building has also maintained its infrastructure with repairs to glulam beams and bridge decks in 2019, and earlier improvements included the installation of a solar hot water system and comprehensive plumbing updates in 2018.

The property has experienced several maintenance challenges over its history, with notable incidents in 2014 involving plumbing issues that resulted in water damage and tenant complaints about interior surfaces, though these violations were ultimately abated. There has been a recurring pattern of fire alarm system malfunctions and violations, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement issue identified in January 2024. While these safety concerns have generally been addressed promptly, including multiple fire system corrections between 2006 and 2024, the building's history suggests ongoing attention is required for maintaining system reliability. Recent activity in 2025 shows continued attention to property management, with multiple service requests made to city agencies, primarily focusing on waste management and street cleaning services.

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Risk rating

How 1250 Sunnydale 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
2th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 210 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.1%
Moderate concern 78.3%
Severe concern 5.6%
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

1250 Sunnydale Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 04
Ev charger installation. four chargers on house panel. load managed. assigned not shared or public. britton court west.
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 04
Ev charger installation. four chargers on house panel. load managed. assigned not shared or public. britton court east.

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