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1276-1278 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1703027 2 units · 2 fl · 1959

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1276-1278 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 1959
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.

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 1959
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area2,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1703027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1276 48th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
September 20, 2019

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1278 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1276 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1276-1278 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1959, currently owned by 1276 48th Ave LLC. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over its history, with historical records showing reroofing work completed in both 1998 and 2010, though both permits have since expired. In 1993, significant safety improvements were made with the replacement of steps, landings, and handrails at the rear stairs, and in 1984, aluminum windows were installed.

The property has experienced one notable infrastructure issue, with a sewage backup incident recorded in December 2008 involving a 4-inch sewer vent that required intervention from the PUC Sewer Operations. The surrounding area has seen typical urban maintenance issues, including a pavement defect in September 2015 that was resolved by the Department of Public Works, and an abandoned vehicle complaint in December 2015 that was closed when the vehicle was no longer present. A comprehensive review of planning records shows no recent significant alterations or permit activity beyond normal maintenance, with no recorded horizontal or vertical additions, changes of use, or variances.

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Risk rating

How 1276-1278 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

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
61stpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 246 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1276-1278 48Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Nov 13
4 retrofit replacement windows. not visible from street.
$18,000 · Cancelled

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