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747-749 42Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1602007B 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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
Above average
avg 0.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 747-749 42Nd 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1602007B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Anita Frendian
Mailing address
Anita Frendian Vejar 1275 Union St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
022114

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749 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
747 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 747-749 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Anita Frendian and constructed in 1947, has undergone significant maintenance and renovations in recent years. Most notably, the property faced multiple building violations in June 2021 related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with weather sealing, lead paint hazards, smoke detector installations, egress obstructions, and floor coverings, all of which were resolved by March 2023. The building received substantial improvements through various permits, including a $60,000 remodeling project in 2022 that updated the kitchen and bathroom facilities, added a half bathroom, and replaced several windows with appropriate building permits and inspections followed by corresponding plumbing and electrical work. Earlier complaints from 2020 had documented various issues including deteriorating windows, water intrusion, plumbing problems, and pest control concerns, which appear to have been addressed through subsequent renovations and repairs.

The property has maintained its legal classification as a two-family dwelling per a 2021 administrative permit, and has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades including the replacement of multiple furnaces in 2020 and an electrical service upgrade in 2003. While there have been numerous complaints and 311 calls related to parking violations in the vicinity between 2020 and 2024, these appear to be street-related issues rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent building-related activities include window replacements to address a 2021 complaint, demonstrating ongoing maintenance compliance by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 747-749 42Nd 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
62th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 395 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.9%
Moderate concern 46.2%
Severe concern 18.9%
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

747-749 42Nd Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Nov 14
Revision to bpa# 202108055839: replacae 2 windows in the back of the building in kind (to comply with complaint# 202179188) decreasing cost. no longer replacing front (6) windows.
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 28
Work category: 2pa; kitchen and bathroom remodel, add plumbing system for powder room.

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