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671 45Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1588007 2 units · 1 fl

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 671 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1588007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Denis Bouvier 2011 Revoc Fm
Mailing address
Lin Alice Succ-ttee 2261 Market St #312 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
081221

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Initial analysis

The property at 671 45th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a one-story multi-family residential building classified as a Flats & Duplex, containing two units and currently owned by Denis Bouvier 2011 Revoc Fm. The building's legal status as a two-unit residence was officially documented in 2013, following a permit verification process that confirmed previous conversion work completed in 1953. Between 2010-2011, the property underwent significant renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels on both floors, installation of additional bathrooms, and replacement of front door and window fixtures, with proper permits obtained for electrical upgrades including the installation of a double meter system. However, there is an active complaint filed in February 2020 regarding an allegedly unauthorized in-law unit (Unit A) in the garage area, reportedly containing illegal and hazardous kitchen facilities with gas range, electrical work, and plumbing installations without proper permits. This complaint remains active as of November 2019 observations. The property has a history of regulatory scrutiny for rental activities, including a documented case of illegal short-term rental activity via Airbnb in 2017, though that violation was subsequently closed and appeared to have ceased.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, with a documented reroofing project completed in 2001, though that permit has since expired. A noise complaint regarding excessive noise was filed in September 2016 and subsequently closed, categorized as informational. The property has undergone several legitimate improvements and modernization efforts over the past decade, as evidenced by the various completed permits, though the active complaint regarding potentially unauthorized modifications raises questions about full compliance with building regulations.

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Risk rating

How 671 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
32th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 707 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building 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 severity forecast
No violation 72.8%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 7.9%
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

671 45Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Feb 24
Date last observed: 29-nov-19; time last observed: february ; identity of person performing the work: unknown; floor: garage ; unit: a; exact location: in-law unit; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; plumbing installation without permit; work w/o permit; electrical work being performed w/o permit; ; additional information: illegal and hazardous kitchen with gas range, electrical, and plumbing in unit a;
Plumbing Inspection Division

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