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479-481 33Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1465006C 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 479-481 33Rd 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 1924
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 1924
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 built1924
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1465006C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
479 33rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 31, 2019

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479 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
481 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 479 33rd Avenue, owned by Arya Anshu, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work since 2018. Most recently, in December 2023, five retrofit vinyl windows were installed, and in early 2023, a new 240v 50amp circuit with receptacle was added. Between 2020-2022, substantial interior improvements were carried out, including comprehensive bathroom remodels in units #481 (both a full bath and a half bath) in 2022, and a kitchen renovation in 2020 that involved extensive electrical work, including new recessed lighting, outlets, and appliance relocation.

The building's safety systems have required attention over the years, with multiple fire safety-related complaints between 2013-2023. These included issues with alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and combustible materials, though most were promptly addressed and corrected, with the exception of a December 2023 violation regarding sleeping area requirements that remains open. More recently, there has been a recurring issue with garbage collection, with nine overflow incidents reported between late December 2024 and early January 2025, though these were resolved through normal city channels. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both aesthetic and safety improvements, with permits totaling over $100,000 issued for various renovation projects.

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Risk rating

How 479-481 33Rd 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 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 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.

Building age

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

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

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

479-481 33Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 27
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$14,625 · Complete

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