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894 45Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1687015 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 894 45Th 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 1948
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 built1948
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1687015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gee 1989 Family Trust
Mailing address
Gee Ellen M Succ Trustee 896 45Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 894 45th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1948 and currently owned by the Gee 1989 Family Trust, this flats/duplex building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over recent years. Most notably, in 2021, the building had approximately 6 square feet of exterior stucco repaired, addressing dry rot and termite damage at a cost of $3,100. A significant building complaint was filed in June 2020 regarding loose awning trim and lead paint peeling on the exterior, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. More recently, the property has received attention to its electrical systems, with a 200-amp main panel installation with dual meters being issued in May 2024.

The building has experienced various maintenance, safety, and environmental issues in the surrounding area throughout 2024-2025, including multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street, structural maintenance concerns, and several encampment-related incidents nearby. A tree maintenance issue was reported in November 2024 and remains open. The property's historical records show attempts to upgrade the building's features, including a cancelled permit in 2016 for window replacement at the front facade, though this work appears to have been completed based on subsequent records. The building has been subject to condo conversion consideration, with a planning record indicating approval for two units at 894-896 45th Avenue, though the developer name is listed as "None."

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Risk rating

How 894 45Th 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
37th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 655 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.6%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 8.7%
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

894 45Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Building PermitMar 27
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)

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