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437 44Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1476010 2 units · 2 fl · 1979

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 437 44Th 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 1979
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1979
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1979
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1476010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
437 44th Ave # 2 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 29, 1988

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 437 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure owned by Rojanapairat Anu and constructed in 1979. The building has undergone two documented roofing projects: one in 1990, which has since expired, and a more recent project in 2008 with a cost of $7,000 that was issued and completed. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway parking violations, with two documented incidents in recent years - one in September 2024 resulting in a citation, and another in October 2020 involving a light gray Chevrolet Spark. Of particular note is a December 2014 environmental health-related service request involving the Department of Public Health, which was transferred to the Healthy Housing & Vector Control Program and assigned to Inspector Bokime Etim, though the specific nature and resolution of this health-related incident is not detailed in the records.

While the building appears to have maintained basic infrastructure through documented roofing work, the history of driveway blocking incidents suggests ongoing parking enforcement issues in the vicinity. The 2014 environmental health incident, while now nearly a decade old, represents the only major service request on record, though its transfer to a specialized department may indicate adherence to proper regulatory procedures at that time.

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Risk rating

How 437 44Th 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
64thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 374 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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