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701 43Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1601001 2 units · 1 fl · 1936

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
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 701 43Rd 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 1936
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
Floors1
Year built1936
Total area2,009 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1601001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Francis Family Trust
Mailing address
Mitchell A & Susan Francis 701 43Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
020514

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Initial analysis

The property at 701 43rd Avenue is a one-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Francis Family Trust. Built in 1936, this two-unit building underwent significant modifications between 2007-2013, including the legalization of a second dwelling unit on the ground floor, which involved substantial renovations to add a new kitchen and bathroom ($40,000). During this period, multiple permits were issued for various improvements, including electrical upgrades (2007-2012) with the installation of a new 200-amp meter main electric panel, plumbing work, and window replacements. A notable incident occurred in February 2012 when a car damaged the building's corner, affecting the front and garage areas and the main electrical panel, though this was subsequently addressed and abated by February 2013.

More recent maintenance includes the November 2023 installation of a retrofit wood window on the street-facing side. The building has had several structural maintenance issues over the years, including stucco repairs in response to complaints in 2012 and earlier in 2008, though these appear to have been properly addressed. Recent activity in the vicinity (2024-2025) primarily consists of street cleaning and garbage-related incidents, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with city requirements, including securing necessary off-street parking variances during the unit legalization process, which allowed for continued use of the existing garage space for one vehicle.

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Risk rating

How 701 43Rd 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
79th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 severity forecast
No violation 84.2%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 3.5%
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

701 43Rd Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 12
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestAug 20
Transit shelter platform

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