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695-697 42Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1585001W 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 695-697 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 1946
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 1946
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 built1946
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1585001W
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
697 42nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
December 23, 2008

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697 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
695 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 695-697 42nd Avenue, owned by Jong Kris, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1946 in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring in 2012 when approximately $110,000 was spent on repairs to the right side property line wall on the second and third floors, along with wall and ceiling replacements in various rooms. This work included electrical and mechanical updates, with associated electrical rewiring completed in November 2012 under separate permits. The building's windows were replaced in 2007 with 23 new vinyl double-pane units, and in 2010, a furnace changeout was performed. The property underwent a complete rewiring in 2012, and a plumbing survey conducted in July 2012 identified code issues that were subsequently addressed, with a final electrical inspection completed in January 2014.

Recent activity around the building has largely consisted of municipal services and maintenance issues, including several 311 calls in 2024 related to public utilities, transportation, and street maintenance. These calls included requests for sewer service, catch basin maintenance, and various transportation-related issues. The building's only historical permit on record from 2000 was for reroofing work, though this permit is listed as expired. The property's maintenance history suggests a pattern of regular upkeep and modernization, particularly in 2012 when multiple systems (electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) saw significant upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 695-697 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
40thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 624 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

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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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

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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The story over time

695-697 42Nd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 03
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 21
Garbage and debris

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