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689 47Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1593005 3 units · 2 fl · 1954

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 689 47Th 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 1954
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1954
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area2,247 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1593005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Connie Wong, Trustee 1771 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 689 47th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by the Benny Wong Exemption Trust, was constructed in 1954 and has undergone some documented improvements over the years. Most notably, there was a permitted window replacement project in 2012, costing $2,000, though records show this permit was filed but not necessarily completed. An older window-related permit from 1991 shows as expired in the records. The building has undergone two routine housing inspections by Housing Inspection Services, one in 2002 and another in 2011, both of which were promptly resolved.

The property has experienced several maintenance and environmental issues in its vicinity, particularly between 2019 and 2024. Recent concerns include a reported needle-related incident (resolved) and some history of graffiti affecting nearby AT&T property between 2019-2020, though these external issues primarily relate to surrounding infrastructure rather than the building itself. There was one documented water-related incident involving a main line in 2019, which was transferred to the appropriate authorities. The building's history suggests regular maintenance and compliance with housing inspections, with no significant building-specific violations or complaints recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 689 47Th 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
14thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 894 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

689 47Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Oct 24
Replace main panels and disconnect 200 amp.
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