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746 46Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1599030 4 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 746 46Th 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 1915
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area4,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1599030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zelkin & Ermenson 2016 Fami
Mailing address
Anatole Zelkin & Stella Erm 746 46Th Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
060305

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 746 46th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood was built in 1915 and is currently owned by the Zelkin & Ermenson 2016 Family Trust. The building has experienced several significant issues over its documented history, most notably in August 2003 when multiple violations were recorded including problems with the central alarm system, mold and mildew on ceilings and walls, lead paint hazards, ventilation issues, and various maintenance concerns such as a damaged window sash frame and plumbing problems. These violations were all addressed and officially abated by September 15, 2003. Earlier, in 1992, the building underwent fire repairs, though no details about the extent of these repairs are provided in the records.

More recent maintenance and environmental conditions around the property have been documented through 311 calls, with the most recent incidents occurring in August 2024 involving reports of human waste/urine and a dead animal on the property, both of which were resolved through pickup services. Previous 311 calls from the past several years (2013-2023) have primarily concerned street cleaning matters, including abandoned Christmas trees and general garbage, as well as temporary moving signs and abandoned vehicle complaints in the vicinity. While the building's documented history shows a period of significant maintenance and safety concerns in 2003, there have been no recorded building violations or major maintenance issues reported in the past two decades, though the recent environmental issues noted in 2024 may warrant attention to building access and property lines.

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Risk rating

How 746 46Th 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
8th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 957 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

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 41.9%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 28.2%
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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