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700-702 46Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1599039 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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
Above average
avg 0.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 700-702 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 1948
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area3,011 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1599039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tse Leanne
Mailing address
Tse Lillian 702 46Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
081220

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702 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
700 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 700-702 46th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1948, currently owned by Leanne Tse. The building has a complex history of violations and repairs, with the most pressing current issue being active lead paint concerns as of September 2024, with violations for peeling paint and potential lead hazards generating recent Notices of Violation (NOV) issued in September 2024 and a final warning letter in November 2024. A significant historical violation from 2006 involved an unauthorized dwelling unit at the rear of the garage, which led to multiple enforcement actions and permits in 2011 aimed at legalizing ground floor modifications, including bedroom additions and bathroom relocations, along with related plumbing and electrical work.

The building has undergone several substantial renovations and improvements over the years, including the installation of three new furnaces (2011), various ground floor remodeling projects (2011), and bathroom/kitchen renovations (2000). Earlier improvements included the installation of aluminum windows (1989) and a major exterior repair project in 2000 involving scaffolding, internal wall repairs, and stucco work. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding exterior paint, with complaints filed in 2021, 2022, and most recently in 2024. There have also been multiple complaints regarding parking violations in the surrounding area, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls between 2022 and 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 700-702 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
12th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 915 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.5%
Moderate concern 25.7%
Severe concern 24.8%
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

700-702 46Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 17
Ventilation inadequate or none
Residential Building
311 RequestMar 19
Garbage and debris

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