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755 42Nd Ave

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

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 755 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.

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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1602007D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jane Leong-commins, Succ Tt 15 Carlsbad Ct South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 755 42nd Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1947 and classified as Flats & Duplex, the building is currently under the ownership of the Leong Trust Agreement. The building's maintenance history shows several significant repairs, including a complete reroofing in 1992 and repairs to both rear stairways with handrails in 1996. Two notable housing-related issues were documented in the late 1990s: a plumbing and electrical violation in 2000 regarding inadequate hallway and stairway lighting, which was resolved within approximately two months, and a housing inspection complaint in 1996 concerning dry rot in the back porch and steps, which was addressed within four months.

More recent history of the property (2018-2024) has primarily consisted of parking-related incidents, with four recorded cases of vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks, all of which were resolved through either officer intervention or citations. While the building has experienced some electrical and structural maintenance issues in the past, there have been no documented housing violations or significant complaints in the past 20 years, suggesting improved building conditions. The property has maintained its basic structural and safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of necessary repairs and the resolution of documented violations.

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Risk rating

How 755 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

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
67thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 343 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
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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