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445-447 4Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1540009 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 445-447 4Th 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1540009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dyww California Llc
Mailing address
D&y Management, Inc. 945 Taraval St Ste 178 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
052305

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Included addresses

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445 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
447 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
447 A 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 445 4th Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1909, currently owned by Dyww California Llc. The building has recently undergone significant renovation activity, with multiple kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects initiated in early 2024, though several of these permits were subsequently cancelled. However, new permits for similar work have been issued in April 2024, including plumbing modifications for kitchen and bathroom renovations and electrical work for the installation of a new sub-panel. The property's maintenance history shows substantial work was done in the 1990s, including termite damage repair (1993), dry rot remediation (1996), and roofing projects (1991 and 1998), though some of these permits are marked as expired.

The building has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking and sidewalk obstructions between 2020 and 2023, with several incidents of vehicles parking on the sidewalk recorded, though most of these were either unable to be verified by responding officers or were addressed upon their arrival. The most recent incident was in March 2023 involving loose garbage, which was resolved by the Department of Public Works. A permit issued in February 2024 clarified the building's configuration, confirming that the front structure includes two residential dwellings (445 and 447 4th Avenue) and a rear cottage (447A 4th Avenue). The recent surge in remodeling activity, with permits totaling over $180,000 for kitchen and bathroom improvements, suggests a significant investment in upgrading the property.

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Risk rating

How 445-447 4Th 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
96th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

Final warnings issued across all buildings this owner is registered on.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.3%
Moderate concern 8.4%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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The story over time

445-447 4Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 22
Two bathrooms and one kitchen new sub panel
Issued
Plumbing PermitApr 15
Work category: 1p; remodeling kitchen and bathrooms

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