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601 45Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1588001 9 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
Above average
avg 0.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 601 45Th 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 1960
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area6,936 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1588001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gin Wayne & Barbara Liv Tr
Mailing address
348 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 601 45th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Gin Wayne & Barbara Liv Trust, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most notably, the building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic improvements in 2017 (Tier 3) with a cost of $85,000, followed by reroofing work in 2020 valued at $17,500. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, including a clustered series of fire safety violations and infrastructure problems identified in 2004 (all subsequently abated by September 2004), a hazardous structure report in 2005, and a 2021 plumbing issue involving toilet leaks. The electrical system received a major upgrade in 2015 with the installation of circuit breakers across all units, replacing outdated fuses.

Recent history shows a pattern of maintenance and safety compliance, with most violations and complaints being promptly addressed. The building experienced multiple fire safety inspections between 2012-2022, covering issues such as alarm systems, extinguishers, and electrical systems, all of which were marked as corrected. There have been no major fire incidents reported, though there were several false alarm activations recorded. External maintenance has been a recurring theme, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to street cleaning and garbage issues, though these appear to be routine municipal matters rather than building-specific problems. The building's recent maintenance record suggests active management, with significant capital improvements and prompt response to regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 601 45Th 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
3th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1009 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.3%
Moderate concern 45.1%
Severe concern 35.7%
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

601 45Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 02 Serious
Building violation
Lead hazard warning: disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young child…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 02
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