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435 43Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1475031 11 units · 3 fl · 1965

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 435 43Rd 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 1965
2 or more units
11 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 1965
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area10,296 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1475031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Hamer Richard E Ttee 2817 Canyonside Dr Santa Rosa CA 95404
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 435 43rd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1965. The property has undergone several significant improvements to maintain safety and compliance with modern standards, most notably completing a $90,000 soft-story retrofit in 2017, which brought the building into compliance with SFEBBC Chapter 4D engineering criteria. More recent upgrades include the replacement of three electrical panels in July 2024 and the issuance of several street space permits in 2019 and 2020, though the specific scope of these street space modifications is minimal (cost $1.00 and $0.00 respectively). The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to essential systems, with completed reroofing projects in 1989, 2002, and 2015, and window replacements in 2005.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in the immediate vicinity, with multiple 311 calls between January and June 2024 reporting vehicles blocking driveways, parking on sidewalks, and double parking. The building's fire safety history shows occasional concerns, with reports of blocked exits in 2008 and 2021, though these were determined to have either merit or were promptly corrected, and no subsequent issues have been reported since. Other maintenance concerns have been addressed as they arose, including a damaged tree and pavement defect in early 2024, both of which were resolved through appropriate channels. The building has undergone regular inspections, including a routine housing inspection in March 2003 that was promptly addressed. The property's comprehensive maintenance record suggests active management, with particular attention paid to structural integrity, safety systems, and routine upkeep, though recent years have seen an increase in parking-related challenges in the neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 435 43Rd 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1019 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
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

435 43Rd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jul 08
Replace 3 electric panels.
Complete
311 RequestJan 17
Blocking driveway cite tow

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