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706-708 45Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1600041 4 units · 1 fl · 1923

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.

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 706-708 45Th 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 1923
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1923
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
Units4
Floors1
Year built1923
Total area1,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1600041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong James Kwong Leong & Li 2006 34Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
September 01, 1988

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Included addresses

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708 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
4349 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
706 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
4351 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Wong/Liang Family Trust owns this four-unit, single-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood at 706-708 45th Avenue. Built in 1923, the building has undergone relatively few documented changes over its history, with a building permit filed and completed in February 1983. Two significant sets of violations were recorded in early 2003, related to fire safety and security requirements - specifically, the need for fire extinguishers and self-closing devices on exterior doors. These violations were all abated by April 18, 2003. Prior to that, in April 1998, there were multiple maintenance issues reported including problems with the shower fixtures, leaking windows, a leaking water heater closet, and concerns about a gas smell from the stove; however, these complaints were resolved within a week.

The most recent documented issues have primarily been related to exterior maintenance and environmental concerns, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025. These include reports of graffiti (which has been resolved in some instances), garbage and debris on the street (which has been addressed repeatedly), and overgrown trees requiring maintenance. As of now, there are still open cases regarding graffiti and tree maintenance from December 2024, as well as an overhead lines issue reported in January 2025. Several parking-related complaints have been filed through the MTA system, though these appear to have been resolved or couldn't be validated.

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Risk rating

How 706-708 45Th 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
26thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 770 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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706-708 45Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 08
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 08
Garbage and debris

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