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695-697 44Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1587017 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 695-697 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 area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1587017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jow Family Trust B
Mailing address
Jow Lana C Trustee 904 Gull Ave Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
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695 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
697 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 695-697 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1946. The most notable recent work occurred in 2018, when substantial improvements were made including the installation of new furnaces for both units, bathroom ventilation fan installations, and addressing water leakage issues. This project also involved important safety measures such as rat-proofing and the separation of air return systems between units, though some aspects were later revised to focus solely on bathroom ventilation. A concerning incident was reported in January 2018 regarding high toxicity spore levels and HVAC system issues affecting both units, which were officially addressed and abated by September 2018.

The building has a history of kitchen and bathroom renovations, with significant work completed in 2011 and 2012 involving cabinet, countertop, sink, and plumbing fixture replacements in both units. Earlier maintenance from 2009 included the resolution of lead paint hazards, which were abated promptly within a month of being reported. The property has experienced various external issues as documented in 311 calls from 2020 to 2023, including graffiti incidents, sidewalk cleaning needs, and tree maintenance requirements in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 695-697 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

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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 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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The story over time

695-697 44Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 21
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 06
Garbage and debris

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