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547-549 42Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1502005B 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 547-549 42Nd 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 1947
2 or more units
2 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,368 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1502005B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
N.a. Savings Bank Attn: Tax 903 E 104Th St Ste 400 Kansas City MO 64131
Last sale
June 23, 2005

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547 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
549 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 547-549 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947, currently owned by the Joseph A Wrigley 2005 Revocable Trust. The property's most significant renovation occurred in 2005-2006, when a $50,000 project was initiated to convert the first floor area into habitable space, including window replacements, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the addition of a new bay window at the rear. This work required multiple permits across building, electrical, and plumbing trades, with some permits expiring and needing renewals, though the electrical work received final inspection completion in February 2007. Earlier building maintenance included stucco repairs and addressing dry rot damage in 2006, for which $3,000 was spent, and more remote issues were addressed in 1990 with the addition of foundation bolts.

The property has experienced several municipal service calls over the years, though none indicating severe safety concerns. These include three sidewalk-related complaints between 2016 and 2017, with inspections finding only minor cracks that did not constitute hazardous conditions. Other incidents included a resolved illegal posting in 2014 and one instance of offensive graffiti on a pole in 2010. A human or animal waste issue was reported in 2019, which was subsequently resolved. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and improvement efforts, with most significant work occurring between 2005-2007, while more recent records indicate generally routine urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 547-549 42Nd 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
38thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 645 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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