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677 48Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1591012 6 units · 3 fl · 1959

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 677 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 1959
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 built1959
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1591012
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 multi-family residential building at 677 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by the Marylyn L Saucer 1988 Trust, is a 3-story, 6-unit apartment building constructed in 1959. The building has undergone several significant structural improvements over the past two decades, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $52,600, which was required for Tier 3 buildings. Recent maintenance work has included multiple deck and balcony repairs in 2024, addressing dry rot issues in units 2, 4, and 6, as well as repairs to unit 5's balcony joists, demonstrating ongoing attention to building maintenance and safety.

Historical records show a pattern of proactive maintenance and upgrades, including reroofing in 2023 ($22,568), rear stair replacement in 2016 ($10,000), and water main line replacement in 2019. The building has experienced some building violations and complaints, particularly in 2006 when multiple issues were identified related to deck repairs, stair repairs, and fire safety concerns, though all were subsequently resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2023 have primarily involved external issues such as toter management, sewage concerns, and graffiti, rather than building structural or safety problems. The property has maintained compliance with safety regulations, having completed required inspections and obtained necessary permits for various improvements, including electrical upgrades with meter relocation in 2008 and multiple plumbing improvements.

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Risk rating

How 677 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

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

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 55.3%
Moderate concern 22.8%
Severe concern 22.0%
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

677 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 21
Revision to permit# 202405303290 replace in kind dry rot rim joists at unit #2(1st flr) #4(2nd flr) and #6(3rd flr). remove & replace dry rot 2x12 joists in balcony in unit# 5(3rd flr). not visible from street.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitMay 30
Remove and replace in kind of damaged 2x6 deck boards that are damaged

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