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895 46Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1689022 2 units · 1 fl · 1927

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 895 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 1927
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
Floors1
Year built1927
Total area2,216 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1689022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kim Spencer & Michelle
Mailing address
895 46th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
091620

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895 A 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
895 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 895 46th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, is a single-story flats and duplex structure built in 1927 currently owned by Kim Spencer and Michelle. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work in recent years, with the most substantial updates occurring in late 2019, including a comprehensive $100,000 renovation that transformed the existing living room into a master bedroom with bath, remodeled kitchen and dining areas, and made various structural modifications. This renovation was accompanied by electrical rewiring, plumbing updates including new water heater installation, and bathroom remodeling work totaling over $26,500. Notable infrastructure improvements include reroofing work completed in December 2019 and major plumbing work in 2018 involving approximately 30 feet of sewer line replacement using trenchless methods.

The building has experienced some significant events, including a vehicle collision in March 2016 that caused structural damage to the south side of the residence, affecting approximately 100 square feet of framing, sheathing, and stucco. This incident was resolved by January 2019, and involved repairs to both exterior and interior walls. Earlier concerns about unauthorized construction work in 2011 were addressed and resolved by September 2011. Recent infrastructure maintenance includes the replacement of two furnaces in 2011, multiple bathroom and kitchen updates between 2011-2019, and a new concrete slab installation for the first floor entry. The property has undergone several permit modifications over the years, with the most recent being a bathroom remodel in 2019 and various electrical and plumbing upgrades. Current issues are limited to a pattern of Recology garbage and debris complaints in January 2025, though these appear to be municipal service-related rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 895 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

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
95th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 52 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.9%
Moderate concern 8.8%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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895 46Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 10
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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