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681 48Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1591011 6 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 681 48Th 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1591011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marylyn L Saucer 1988 Trust
Mailing address
Cournale & Co 4630 Geary Blvd Ste 202 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 681 48th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by the Marylyn L Saucer 1988 Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1960. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, receiving a Certificate of Final Completion. Recent maintenance includes the ongoing replacement of deck boards (May 2024) and the repair of a concrete and wood retaining wall (2019). The property has a history of addressing structural and safety concerns, with completed projects including window and door framing repairs (2017), rear stair replacement (2016), and comprehensive plumbing upgrades such as a new water main line installation (2019) and furnace replacement (2015).

The building experienced multiple violations during a routine inspection in 2006, affecting fire safety and building integrity, including issues with decks, exterior weatherproofing, and smoke enclosure doors, though all were duly abated by March 2007. Earlier water-related problems were documented in 1994-1995, and minor fire incidents regarding combustible materials were investigated in 2010 and 2016 with no merit found. The building's infrastructure has seen significant upgrades, including electrical system improvements with meter and subpanel relocations in 2008. While there have been occasional maintenance issues, such as a 2015 graffiti incident and various repair needs over the years, the property has generally demonstrated proactive management through regular inspections and timely addressing of violations. The building's most recent permit activity suggests ongoing attention to maintenance, with the current permit focusing on deck repairs.

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Risk rating

How 681 48Th 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
13th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 905 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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

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Number of units

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.8%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 23.9%
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

681 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 22
Shoring plan for (n) retaining wall. ref pa# 202604179633 & 202604179647.
$2,500 · Filed
Building PermitApr 17
Remove (e) retaining wall replace with (w) retaining wall grading max 15 yards. share plans 202604179633

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