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759 42Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1602007E 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
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 759 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
Blocklot1602007E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Horn Family Trust
Mailing address
Jeffrey B Horn Trustee 10602 Youngworth Road Culver City CA 90230
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 759 42nd Avenue in the Outer Richmond, constructed in 1947 and currently owned by Horn Family Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of sewer-related incidents, with multiple sewage backup complaints recorded between February and June 2023, including at least four documented cases of 4-inch sewer vent issues. The building's exterior has undergone some recent improvements, including a permitted project in October 2022 to replace old shingles with new siding, paint trim, and address dry rot, work estimated to cost $5,800.

Historically, the property has faced various maintenance challenges, including an overgrown backyard reported in 2019 and 2014, which raised fire hazard concerns, as well as a documented complaint in 1996 regarding windows, roof leaks, and peeling paint that was resolved by early 1997. The building's electrical system received an upgrade in 2009 with the installation of new 200-amp service, two meters, and two panels. Earlier maintenance records show a reroofing project was completed in 1995. More recent issues have included parking violations, with three citations issued in spring 2023 for sidewalk parking, and some minor animal control matters, including a dead animal service request in August 2024.

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Risk rating

How 759 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
68th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 333 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.2%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 7.9%
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

759 42Nd Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Oct 24
759-761 42nd ave: remove old shingles from front of building, replace with new siding. paint trim, repair any dryrot. approx 300sf
$5,800 · Issued

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