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871 46Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1689018 2 units · 2 fl · 1991

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 871 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 1991
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1991
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1991
Total area3,219 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1689018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
42 Chester Wy San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
January 31, 2003

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Initial analysis

The property at 871 46th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Dang Ton & Cynthia and constructed in 1991 following the demolition of an existing structure in 1990. The building's history includes several significant construction and modification permits, most notably the original construction in 1990-1991 which included the addition of a skylight, as well as a withdrawn permit in 2008 for deck repairs involving composite wood replacement valued at $4,000.

Recent concerns about building maintenance and safety have emerged, with the most pressing issue being an active housing inspection complaint from December 2024 regarding lack of heat and access to electrical breakers, along with a previous security violation in 2014 concerning deadbolt locks that was promptly addressed within two weeks. The property has faced historical challenges with unauthorized units, including two separate complaints in 2006 about an illegal unit behind the garage, though these were resolved quickly. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal service calls in recent years, particularly regarding parking violations and street maintenance issues, with multiple reports of double parking and sidewalk obstruction between 2021-2024. A pavement defect reported in September 2023 remains unresolved as of the latest available data. The building's permit and violation history suggests generally stable maintenance since the 2014 security issue was resolved, but the recent heating and electrical access concerns indicate potential current maintenance challenges that require attention.

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Risk rating

How 871 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
30thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 728 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

871 46Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Aug 28
Reinstall handrails to comply with nov 202541484.
$500 · Issued
Building Violation (NOV)Aug 11
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