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1172 Plymouth Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6943040 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Ingleside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1172 Plymouth 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
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.

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 1925
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,531 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6943040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Yan Xie Trust 60 Manor Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
November 19, 2013

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1172 Plymouth Avenue in the Ingleside neighborhood, owned by Tam Kwong Woot and Sai Yan Xi, has undergone significant renovations since 2013, all appropriately documented through building, plumbing, and electrical permits. The two-story, 1925 flats and duplex structure has seen major improvements, including a comprehensive renovation in late 2013 involving two bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, and the addition of two bedrooms, a powder room, mud room, and game room on the first floor, with subsequent revisions and the installation of a new furnace. Between 2014 and 2015, additional work was completed to convert the space into two units, including kitchen installations, electrical work (notably the installation of smoke detectors and new kitchen appliances), and plumbing modifications, with the final touches including kitchen equipment installation in July 2015.

The property has had some community concerns, notably a complaint in 2014 regarding the installation of an in-law unit with kitchen facilities and a concrete front yard repaving issue, though this complaint was marked as "Not Active." More recently, there has been a recurring issue with vehicles blocking the driveway, with multiple citations issued between 2019 and 2024, including four citations for blocking in August 2024 alone. There have also been two sanitation-related complaints in 2023-2024, concerning waste and general cleaning, though one was determined to be the owner's responsibility. A significant regulatory note is recorded in the planning records, indicating a proposal to add a kitchen, bike parking, street tree, and front yard landscaping with permeable surfaces to establish the ground floor dwelling unit, suggesting the property has undergone substantial modifications to increase its usable living space and amenities.

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Risk rating

How 1172 Plymouth 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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