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548 40Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1505024 2 units · 2 fl · 1984

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
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 548 40Th 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 1984
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1984
Total area4,972 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1505024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ivankovitser Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Ivankovitser Vladimir & Ida 548-550 40Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042296

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 548 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1984 and currently owned by the Ivankovitser Family Trust. The building's permit history shows several significant improvements, including a 2014 re-roofing project costing $6,500 and various renovation attempts in 1988, such as adding a wall with a bar sink in the family room and installing ceramic tiles in both units' bathrooms and kitchens. The original construction in 1984 included structural revisions to the roof joists, with earlier permits from 1983 pertaining to the building's initial erection.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being multiple sidewalk and curb defects reported in March 2023, including collapsed sidewalk sections, and an open tree-related issue involving property damage due to lifted sidewalk tree roots from June 2022. The building's location has seen recurring concerns with street cleanliness, evidenced by multiple reports of loose garbage requiring attention through 2024. While there have been several parking-related incidents reported near the property, including blocked driveways and sidewalk parking, these are more reflective of neighborhood issues rather than problems with the building itself. The property's maintenance record shows reasonable upkeep over the years, with the most recent major work being the roof replacement in 2014, though it should be noted that several older permits from 1988 are listed as expired rather than completed.

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Risk rating

How 548 40Th 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
91th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.6%
Moderate concern 9.9%
Severe concern 8.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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