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1254 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1703032 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 Sunset
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 1254 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 1964
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1703032
Ownership

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

Owner name
D & B Real Estate Investmen
Mailing address
44 Montgomery St Ste 3200 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
072318

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1254 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1964 and currently owned by D & B Real Estate Investment, has experienced several significant building-related events over recent years. Most urgently, the building is currently undergoing mandatory seismic soft-story upgrading, with a permit filed in August 2024 to comply with a soft-story complaint filed in April 2024. The building's structural concerns are compounded by a history of maintenance issues, including multiple instances of sewage system problems in 2019, significant resident complaints in September 2020 regarding multiple safety hazards in Unit 3 (including a malfunctioning doorbell/intercom system, hazardous dryer vent, leaking bathroom drainpipe, and recology access issues), and a garage access problem in May 2019 affecting garbage pickup. A fire safety violation related to the alarm system was issued in October 2022, though this was subsequently abated.

The property has undergone some regular maintenance, including reroofing work completed in 2017 (at a cost of $28,000) and 1988, though the timing of these projects suggests the building may have experienced roof-related issues requiring attention. The building currently holds a Tier 3 status for soft-story compliance requirements, indicating it is subject to mandatory retrofitting. Recent complaints about parking violations near the property, while not directly related to the building's condition, suggest ongoing challenges with access and parking management in the area. While the building has undergone routine housing inspections (most recently recorded in 2002), the pattern of recurring maintenance and access issues raises questions about the property's overall upkeep and management responsiveness. The presence of multiple sewer-related incidents, including flooding and backup events between 2019 and 2020, suggest historical challenges with the building's plumbing infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1254 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
43th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 360 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.8%
Moderate concern 19.8%
Severe concern 39.4%
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

1254 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 22
Mantory seismic soft story upgrade per structural plans per ch34: 2012 iebc appendex. no alterations to exterior elevations. to comply with complaint 202422501.
$70,000 · Filed
DBI ComplaintApr 22
Date last observed: 20-apr-24; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: is this building on city's soft-story map?;

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