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870-874 47Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1689030 8 units · 2 fl · 1957

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
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 870-874 47Th 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 1957
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1957
Total area4,928 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1689030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Golden Pear Llc
Mailing address
943 Connemara Ct Danville CA 94506
Last sale
082120

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874 47th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
870 47th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 870-874 47th Avenue is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building built in 1957 and currently owned by Golden Pear LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2018 when multiple units received comprehensive updates including bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, new recessed lighting, electrical upgrades, and new entry doors. This $78,000 project improved Units 1, 2, 3, and 4, covering various interior improvements from bathroom fixtures to kitchen appliances. Prior to this, the building underwent essential maintenance including reroofing in 2017 ($12,000) and window replacements in 2007-2008, when 31 vinyl windows were installed throughout the property with energy-efficient specifications.

The building's maintenance history also shows attention to security requirements, with a notable violation in 2003 regarding hollow core or panel entry doors, which was promptly addressed by September of that year. Routine housing inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent documented inspection being in 2016. Community concerns recorded through 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 have primarily related to external matters such as parking issues and occasional reports of noise, rather than building-specific problems. A fire complaint was filed in February 2013 but was promptly resolved the same day. The property's recent maintenance history demonstrates active management with regular updating of units and adherence to city requirements, with no current active violations or complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 870-874 47Th 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
2th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1019 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.3%
Moderate concern 36.7%
Severe concern 33.0%
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

870-874 47Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 29
Building violation
At time of inspection, water was observed exiting shower through fixed glass shower enclosure at shower pan. due to the leak, water damage…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 29
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