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842-844 48Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1690031 2 units · 2 fl · 1996

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 842-844 48Th 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 1996
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1996
Total area4,036 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1690031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Eng Kevin J
Mailing address
1125 Murchison Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
102197

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844 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
842 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 842-844 48th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Constructed in 1996, this residential building has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in March 2020, the building received exterior maintenance including the replacement of damaged siding with Hardie board siding and the installation of eight new windows at a cost of $11,000. Earlier renovations include a $3,000 interior update in 2018 involving kitchen cabinet refacing and bathroom floor tile replacement. The building's initial construction followed the demolition of an earlier structure in October 1995, with the new two-family dwelling completed at a cost of $370,000.

The property has experienced some concerning incidents related to safety and maintenance. In August 2024, there were two notable fire safety concerns involving blocked exits, though these conditions were reportedly corrected by late August 2024. Historical records show a pattern of parking-related issues in the vicinity of the property throughout 2024, with multiple instances of illegal parking and sidewalk obstruction resulting in citations or other enforcement actions. The building had one complaint in 2019 regarding unauthorized work being performed in a dangerous manner, though this complaint was marked as not active. The property has also undergone periodic maintenance including roofing work in 1995, though one roofing permit from 1995 is noted as expired. While there was an outside rubbish fire incident recorded by the fire department, no injuries were reported, and the situation was classified as unintentional. The building's recent maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with two Shared Spaces requests being fully abated in October 2024, though these were not directly related to the building's primary functions.

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Risk rating

How 842-844 48Th 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
35th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 676 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.0%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 17.7%
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

842-844 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 19
Encampment reports
Encampment Cleanup
311 RequestApr 03
General cleaning

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