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527-529 43Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1501004 3 units · 3 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 527-529 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 1925
2 or more units
3 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 1925
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1501004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
527 43rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 03, 2019

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529 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
527 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 527-529 43rd Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1925, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past several years under the ownership of Mark Bechtel and Elena Snyde. The building has seen substantial renovations between 2020-2022, including a major reconfiguration of the garage and first-floor storage with a new interior common stair system ($75,000), replacement of 14 windows ($14,500), and complete rewiring of remodeled units with new hall/stairs and storage rooms ($35,000). More recent work includes the replacement of south-side exterior stairs (2022, $30,000), installation of mini-split HVAC systems (2021 and 2023), and updates to kitchen areas and bathroom facilities. The property has maintained compliance with building codes, though there was one complaint in 2021 regarding neighbor concerns about construction impacts on a retaining wall, which is recorded as not active.

The extensive improvements have included both structural and aesthetic upgrades, such as reroofing (2020, $19,000), bathroom renovations, furnace replacements, and sewer lateral replacement. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to essential systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, with all major permits properly completed. The recent addition of mini-split systems in October 2023 appears to have been the only expired permit, though this may indicate a recent system installation. The property has also maintained its regulatory requirements, with planning records showing appropriate updates to windows, stairs, and retaining walls, plus approval for ground floor common areas and their configuration. The most recent building interaction was a parking enforcement call in May 2024, which was resolved without incident.

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Risk rating

How 527-529 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 707 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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527-529 43Rd Ave event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Oct 13
Correct address in ref to pmw20231011795. 3 mini split, 3 indoor, 2 outdoor.
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