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684-686 44Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1586020D 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 684-686 44Th 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,332 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1586020D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baptiste & Carmen Etcheverr
Mailing address
636 44th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
000000

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686 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
684 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 684-686 44th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Baptiste & Carmen Etcheverr, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1946. Most recently, in December 2024, a re-roofing project was initiated with a budget of $18,000, following a historical pattern of roof maintenance including previous work in 2007 and 1988. The property has seen substantial mechanical system upgrades, including the replacement of two furnaces in 2017, though the associated electrical service upgrade to 200 amps and dedicated furnace circuits has expired. Window improvements were completed in 2018, with four rear windows replaced using energy-efficient fibrex wood clad material.

The building has experienced some maintenance and infrastructure challenges, particularly related to water issues, with three separate water leak incidents reported in 2019 (March and December) and one in 2021. A significant infrastructure issue was addressed in 2018 regarding a collapsed sidewalk, which had been damaged by tree roots. More recently, there have been concerns about exterior maintenance, including an open case from October 2024 regarding an overgrown tree and a resolved case from January 2025 involving an abandoned Christmas tree. The property has also experienced some parking-related incidents, with citations issued in 2023 and 2020 for driveway blocking and sidewalk parking, respectively. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to essential systems and infrastructure, though the recurring water-related issues and recent exterior maintenance concerns warrant monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 684-686 44Th 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
36th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 666 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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684-686 44Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 03
Work category: 1p; new sewer line replacement, new house trap, new floor drain, trench drain & laundry sink drain.
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