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700-702 43Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1602035A 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 700-702 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 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1602035A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Starling Malcom & Star
Mailing address
1618 Onley Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523
Last sale
061695

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700 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
702 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 700-702 43rd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1946, currently owned by Starling Malcom & Star. The building's maintenance history shows three roofing projects: an expired permit from 2002 for $3,800, and two permits from 2007 for $5,500, though the latter permits appear to be duplicates in the records. A permit violation occurred in July 2012 when an unauthorized wooden shed over 100 square feet was constructed, though this issue was quickly addressed within a week of filing.

The property has experienced some ongoing maintenance and environmental issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of graffiti on poles and other surfaces, including cases that remain open as of September 2024. There have been several complaints regarding street maintenance, including an open case from June 2024 about garbage and debris, and a pavement defect reported in November 2022. The area has also faced some tree maintenance issues, with two reports of damaged/vandalized trees in April 2022, though these were marked as duplicates. Other environmental concerns in the vicinity include an overflowing city garbage can in May 2022, which was promptly resolved by Recology, and two instances of non-offensive graffiti in May 2024 that were resolved. While these issues primarily relate to the surrounding environment rather than the building itself, they may impact the general area experience for residents.

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Risk rating

How 700-702 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
41th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 614 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.7%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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700-702 43Rd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 09
Abandoned vehicle
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