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1201-1285 4Th St

Mission Bay, SF 94158 8711028 193 units · 8 fl · 2009

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Mission Bay
Above average
avg 9.8
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Mission Bay average of 9.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1201-1285 4Th St 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 2009
2 or more units
193 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
Units193
Floors8
Year built2009
Total area245,618 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot8711028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Strata Apartment Hldgs Llc
Mailing address
Sares Regis Group 18802 Bardeen Ave Irvine CA 92612
Last sale
031419

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1275 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1225 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1245 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1201 04th St #leas Offic, San Francisco, CA 94158
1235 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
555 Mission Rock St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1265 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1215 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1285 04th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Initial analysis

The 8-story multi-family residential building at 1201-1285 4th Street in Mission Bay, owned by Strata Apartment Holdings LLC, was constructed in 2009 and contains 193 units. The building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the past years, with the most recent work focusing on fire safety systems. In 2024, multiple fire alarm system upgrades were implemented, including a $15,900 installation of a new system in 1245 4th Street and subsequent modifications. These improvements addressed fire safety concerns and upgraded the building's emergency systems. The property has experienced recurring boiler permit issues, with multiple active complaints filed in December 2024 regarding unpermitted boiler operations for various serial numbers. Additionally, construction work near the property has generated noise complaints, particularly in February 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to safety systems, including sprinkler installations throughout the years, such as the recent addition of four sprinkler heads in 2024 for a children's restroom. Several complaints and violations have been recorded, though most have been addressed. Notable past issues include window damage along the 4th Street facade reported in 2014 and various boiler-related violations between 2014-2024. The property has maintained active fire safety compliance, with periodic inspections revealing the need for system updates and corrections, which are generally addressed promptly. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues not directly affecting building residents, including street cleaning and lighting concerns. The building's management has demonstrated ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade essential systems, though the active boiler permit violations suggest an area requiring attention.

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Risk rating

How 1201-1285 4Th St'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
15th percentile

Out of 20 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

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 3.5%
Moderate concern 72.8%
Severe concern 23.7%
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

1201-1285 4Th St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jun 09
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
Plumbing PermitMar 27
Work category: 2pa; hw tank replacement

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