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48-50 Collins St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1045018 2 units · 3 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 48-50 Collins 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 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
Floors3
Year built1948
Total area3,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1045018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shim Allen S & Park Michell 50 Collins St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
July 19, 2021

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50 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
48 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 48-50 Collins Street property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, built in 1948 and currently under the ownership of the 0him-park Family Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a substantial kitchen and two-bathroom remodel in 2017 (costing $58,000), the installation of a residential solar system in 2019 (7.92 kW), and a complete reroofing project in 2017 ($8,000). The property experienced termite damage in 2021 that required stucco replacement ($12,500), and has had multiple electrical upgrades including the addition of recessed lighting and various system improvements. Two notable plumbing issues were recorded in 2022, with one being a sewage backup that was promptly resolved.

The building's maintenance record shows consistent upkeep, with various repairs and improvements being completed over the years, including window replacements in 2004 and water damage repairs in 2003. More recently, in March 2022, permits were filed for stairwell improvements and skylight replacement, though as of now this appears to still be in filed status. The property has experienced recurring issues with street parking violations in the immediate vicinity, with multiple reports of driveway blocking and double parking between 2023-2024, though these are external to the building itself. The surrounding area has had occasional reports of sanitation issues noted by DPW, as well as a sign repair matter in 2021, all of which have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 48-50 Collins 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

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
98thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 5 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

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.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

48-50 Collins St event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Mar 10
Install (n) finishes & lights at access stair. demo of interior walls (no new walls). replace of (e) skylight in-kind. (n) entry gate.
$50,000 · Cancelled

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