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774 48Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1597026 2 units · 1 fl · 1920

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 774 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 1920
2 or more units
2 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 1920
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1920
Total area1,915 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1597026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
774 48th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
February 01, 2011

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Initial analysis

The property at 774 48th Avenue in the Outer Richmond is a 1-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Ng Yui F. The building has a documented history of unauthorized construction, most notably in 2007 when complaints were filed regarding unpermitted additions at the rear of the house, including a 4x4-foot addition and a larger 12x12-foot structure. These violations were resolved by September 2007, though a subsequent complaint in 2008 noted concerns about fire escape access related to these unpermitted modifications. The building underwent official improvements in 2020 with an $8,000 reroofing project. Two significant compliance issues emerge from the property's history: a 1991 violation addressed through a permit for correcting an illegally used ground floor area ($19,600 cost), and the aforementioned unpermitted construction work from 2007-2008.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. From 2023-2024, there have been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and illegal parking in the vicinity, though these issues appear to have been resolved upon inspection. There were also two reports of mattress debris on the street in 2024 and one instance of construction noise in February 2024, which appears to have been addressed as the invalid address complaint. The building's permit and violation history suggests a pattern of unauthorized modifications, though these appear to have been addressed through subsequent permitting processes. The most recent construction-related noise complaint in early 2024 was not properly documented with the correct address, limiting its relevance to the building's operational history.

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Risk rating

How 774 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

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
36thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 666 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
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

774 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Dec 02
Reroofing.
$8,000 · Issued

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