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445-447 42Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1474013 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
Above average
avg 0.7
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 445-447 42Nd 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 1947
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1474013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Arriola Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Arriola Robert & Carol L Tr 4130 Opal Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA 95062
Last sale
100595

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447 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
445 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 445-447 42nd Avenue property in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1947, currently owned by the Arriola Family Trust. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges in recent years, with particularly concerning water damage issues emerging in 2020, 2021, and most recently in April 2024, including reports of water intrusion, mold, leaking ceilings, and problems with windows and door thresholds. A significant maintenance history includes dry rot repairs completed in 2016 (costing $3,000) and the legalization of previously unpermitted spaces in 2004, which involved proper permitting for a garden/tool room and bathroom (cost: $5,000). The property has faced multiple building violations, most notably in 2018 when there were issues with rat infestation, floor covering problems, and interior surface concerns, though these violations were subsequently abated in October 2018. Additional maintenance history shows some infrastructure attention, including reroofing work from 1990, though this permit is now expired.

The building's recent history includes various 311 calls related to external issues, such as sewer discharge (resolved December 2024) and street lighting problems (resolved August 2024). Several of the 311 calls from 2024 have been parking-related, including reported violations of driveway blocking and sidewalk parking. Of particular note is the ongoing pavement defect reported in August 2023, which remains open. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related issues, with multiple tenant complaints about inadequate repairs and persistent problems, suggesting ongoing difficulties in addressing basic building maintenance needs. The building's documented history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, with multiple instances of tenants needing to file complaints to prompt repairs, particularly regarding water-related issues and interior surface concerns.

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Risk rating

How 445-447 42Nd 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

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
30th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 728 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.4%
Moderate concern 29.4%
Severe concern 9.2%
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

445-447 42Nd Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 13
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
DBI ComplaintAug 29
Date last observed: 28-aug-25; identity of person performing the work: work was done outside to clear; floor: 2; unit: 445; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; no power to an outlet; mold; deteriorated electrical equipment; ; additional information: cracked falling paint. visible mold, exposed sheetrock with mold,surging outlets flickering ;

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