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867-869 46Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1689017 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 867-869 46Th 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 1907
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,332 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1689017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
869 46th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
February 06, 2018

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867 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
869 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 867-869 46th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1907 and currently owned by Cheng Shi, this duplex structure has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. The most recent major work included a sewer replacement in July 2020 and a sewage backup issue in June 2024. The building experienced substantial violations in September 2016 that required multiple repairs and compliance actions through August 2017, including addressing lead paint concerns, overgrown vegetation, building code compliance issues, and various interior surface problems such as mold/mildew, damaged ceilings, and rodent infestation. Earlier renovations included a reroofing project in 2013, foundation work in 1994, and significant back stair repairs in 2017. The property has also undergone electrical upgrades, including basement rewiring in 2006, and plumbing improvements. While the building appears to have resolved many of its previous compliance issues, recent history indicates recurring concerns with building maintenance and infrastructure, particularly regarding the rear stairs and water-related systems. The property has generated multiple parking enforcement calls between 2022-2024, though these are external to the building's structural and maintenance history.

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Risk rating

How 867-869 46Th 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
35thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 676 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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867-869 46Th Ave event timeline

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2020
Plumbing Permit Jul 06
Work category: 1p; sewer replacement from house trap to common area. 25 ft. using sdr 17 pipe.
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