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722-724 44Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1601025 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 722-724 44Th 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 1946
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 1946
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
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,346 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1601025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
827 Norvell St El Cerrito CA 94530
Last sale
June 30, 1992

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724 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
722 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 722-724 44th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Owned by Joan Hu and constructed in 1946, this flats and duplex building has undergone several notable improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2011 costing $9,240, and a ground floor remodeling for recreation and exercise purposes in 1988. In the electrical system, a permit was filed in 2003 for a 100 amp service upgrade and various safety improvements, though this permit was ultimately cancelled.

The most significant recent issues affecting the property primarily relate to parking enforcement matters, with multiple incidents of vehicles blocking driveways and sidewalks documented between 2022 and 2024. While most of these cases were resolved through citations, some have been marked as "Unable to Locate" when officers responded to the complaints. Additionally, there have been several complaints regarding tree maintenance, with a tree pruning request in July 2023 being denied due to the city's maintenance schedule and a separate complaint from May 2023 about privately maintained vegetation blocking a sidewalk that remains open. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and improvements have been undertaken over the decades, though the concentration of parking-related issues in recent years may indicate ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 722-724 44Th 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
58thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 437 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

722-724 44Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 26
Work category: 1p; bathroom remodel
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