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687-689 44Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1587016 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 687-689 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.

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 area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1587016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kin Frank Lee & Jie Yun Lee 746 41St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
August 08, 2012

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689 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
687 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 687-689 44th Avenue in the Outer Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1946, currently owned by the Lee Kin Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, with the most recent being a substantial kitchen and bathroom remodel completed in 2019, which included plumbing updates (shower pan installation) and electrical work (installation of lights, switches, and receptacles). This renovation, valued at $35,000, represents the most substantial recent upgrade to the property. Historical improvements include a complete reroofing project from 1996 and the installation of aluminum windows in 1985, both of which were successfully completed.

The building's recent history has experienced some parking-related challenges, with multiple incidents of vehicles blocking driveways reported between 2018 and 2021. The most recent incidents occurred in October 2021 (which was closed as invalid due to insufficient reporting information), September 2019 (which resulted in a citation), and October 2018 (where the offending vehicle could not be located). A sidewalk parking violation was recorded in April 2019, resulting in a citation. While these parking issues are noteworthy, they primarily affect public access rather than resident safety. The only recorded emergency response was for a routine EMS call in 321 category, which did not involve any civilian injuries. A streetlight maintenance issue was noted and promptly resolved by PG&E in November 2014.

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Risk rating

How 687-689 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

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
39thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 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

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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

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

687-689 44Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 13
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 10
Blocking driveway cite only

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