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514-516 46Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1499030 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 514-516 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 area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1499030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong Wayman & Chin-wong Chr 33125 Rivera Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
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514 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
516 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 514-516 46th Avenue property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Wayman & Christina Wong Family. Built in 1948, this building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years, with particular attention to safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, in 2021, a rotted front decorative cantilevered balcony was removed and modified to patch holes, following a serious incident in January 2020 when a balcony railing fell onto a car. This issue had resulted in a building violation that was not abated until July 2023, along with several associated violations regarding window guards and unpermitted window installations in 2006.

The building has seen substantial improvements in its systems and aesthetics, including a 2017 kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #514 ($35,000), reroofing work in 2019 ($11,000), and major plumbing upgrades in 2022 consisting of furnace replacements and relocation of water heaters, washing machines, and dryers. The property has also experienced some maintenance issues over the years, with multiple complaints about garbage receptacle management in 2017, though these were primarily neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems. All building violations have been resolved, and recent permits indicate ongoing attention to maintaining the property's systems and features, though prospective tenants should note the building's history of balcony-related safety concerns and the timeframe of recent repairs.

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Risk rating

How 514-516 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
41stpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 614 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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514-516 46Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Oct 29
Repair siding at the back of the house
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