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46-48 Iris Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1043023 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 46-48 Iris 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 1948
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 1948
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 built1948
Total area3,088 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1043023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
46 Iris Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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48 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
46 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 46-48 Iris Avenue, owned by Steve & Karen Ball 2001 Rev, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1948 in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work in recent years, with the most substantial improvements occurring in 2021. During this period, the building received comprehensive updates including the conversion of an existing bathroom into two smaller bathrooms ($12,000) on the third floor, an interior remodel of the second floor unit (Unit 46) involving bathroom and kitchen renovations ($51,400), and the installation of new electrical systems including a service change to 200 amps, new lighting, receptacles, and various fixtures. Additional improvements included removing non-bearing walls between the dining room and kitchen in Unit 1, with all associated permits and inspections marked as complete.

Prior to these renovations, in 2020, essential maintenance was performed on the rear decks and stairs to address dry-rotted lumber issues ($5,000). The building's infrastructure improvements were comprehensive, including the replacement of plumbing fixtures in both units, with electrical work featuring plans for extensive rewiring and fixture installations (though one electrical permit from August 2021 was cancelled, it appears due to an address correction). The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, particularly in 2019-2020, with multiple citations issued, though this seems to be an external logistical challenge rather than a building-related concern. A documented 311 call in November 2024 regarding driveway blocking indicates this issue persists. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both interior and exterior elements, with records of front façade dry rot repairs and comprehensive updating of both units' essential systems.

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Risk rating

How 46-48 Iris 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
99thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 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
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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46-48 Iris Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 03
Permit to legalize the installation of ground floor rear family room wet bar counter is required per cc report#8720
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitFeb 10
Work category: 1p; for plumbing final only. update: condo conversion cc-8720 and wet bar.

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