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865 47Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1690009 6 units · 2 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 865 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 1928
2 or more units
6 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 1928
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1928
Total area3,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1690009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2724 Cabrillo St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 13, 2000

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Initial analysis

The property at 865 47th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Ko Wha Gon & Linda Kam-lin. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the years, with the most recent being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 at a cost of $24,350, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in bedrooms and living rooms. The building successfully completed a mandatory seismic retrofit of its soft-story structure in 2015, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco building codes. Other notable improvements include a 200-amp electrical panel upgrade in 2023, historical dry rot repairs from 1998, reroofing work from 1997, and repairs to the rear stairs and garage ceiling in 1993.

The building experienced a routine apartment housing inspection in January 2008 that resulted in multiple violations related to fire safety and security, including issues with exit door locks, smoke enclosure door closers, and an unapproved enclosure. These violations were all abated by February 2008. A construction-related complaint was filed in 2001 regarding interior work, which was resolved by 2012. More recently, the property has had several 311 calls between 2019-2021, including reports of a rodent/insect infestation in 2019, sewage backup in 2020, and general cleaning issues. A single fire incident was recorded involving contained trash or rubbish burning, with no civilian injuries. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing structural and safety concerns, particularly focusing on seismic and fire safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 865 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

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
7thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 967 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
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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865 47Th Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jan 20
Date last observed: 17-jan-26; time last observed: 0800; identity of person performing the work: no idea, you better take a loo; floor: 0; unit: 0; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: parking and driveway concrete removal / repoure;
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