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530-532 46Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1499026 2 units · 2 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 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 530-532 46Th 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 1948
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area3,116 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1499026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
11 Virginia Gardens Berkeley CA 94702
Last sale
May 13, 2022

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530 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
532 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 530-532 46th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1948 and currently owned by Fertig Asano Floy, this flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant modifications over the years. Most notably, there have been multiple attempts to convert a permitted penthouse space into a studio unit, with the most recent filed permit in February 2020. Previous attempts in October 2019 were withdrawn. This conversion process has included plans for adding NFPA13 sprinklers and egress improvements. The building has received consistent maintenance and improvements, including vinyl siding installation to the back wall in 2014, Hardi siding installation in 2011, window replacements in 2002, and reroofing in 2000. A significant illegal short-term rental incident was reported and resolved between 2015-2016.

Recent activity at the property has been primarily related to routine municipal services, with several 311 calls in 2024 regarding Christmas tree removal and parking issues. There were also reports of pavement defects in 2022 that affected the roadway, and an overgrown tree blocking the sidewalk that required pruning. Two tenant buyouts were recorded at the addresses, with payments of $130,000 to two tenants in February 2021, and $110,000 to two tenants in February 2022 for 532 46th Avenue, suggesting possible unit consolidation or change in occupancy status. A false fire alarm incident was recorded with no civilian injuries. The building's recent history shows active management and maintenance, though the multiple permit attempts for penthouse conversion suggest ongoing development efforts.

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Risk rating

How 530-532 46Th 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
79thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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

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

Building age

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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530-532 46Th Ave event timeline

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2022
Tenant Buyout Feb 15
Tenant buyout · $110,000
2 tenant(s)

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