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1294 47Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1704024 2 units · 1 fl · 1950

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 1294 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 1950
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1950
Total area1,462 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1704024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Miller Katharyn L
Mailing address
1294 47th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
040799

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1294 47th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1294 47th Avenue is a mixed-use building constructed in 1950, consisting of two residential units and commercial space, currently owned by Katharyn L. Miller. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work completed in 2021 involving a comprehensive remodel of the front area, including new flooring, wall finishes, counters, and window replacement at a cost of $35,000. In 2018-2020, there were multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, including garage improvements to address a complaint, installation of new kitchen facilities, and replacement of the sewer lateral. The property has also faced some regulatory challenges, including two complaints in 2020 regarding an unpermitted walk-in refrigerator installation in the garage, and a 2018 complaint about garage conversion to restaurant use, though these issues were marked as not active.

The building experienced a historical fire incident in December 2017, categorized as a building fire with unintentional ignition, though thankfully no civilian injuries were reported. A blocked exit complaint was filed and resolved in January 2018 with no merit found. Recent concerns primarily relate to exterior maintenance and parking issues, with numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding illegal parking and sidewalk conditions, including a collapsed sidewalk inspection that found no issues upon inspection. The property has maintained its operational status as a restaurant (Hook Fish Company) with the appropriate permits and licenses, successfully transitioning from its previous use as Cajun Pacific. While there have been various maintenance and improvement works over the years, including reroofing (2002), dry rot repair (1988), and window replacements (1985), these have generally been completed to current standards.

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Risk rating

How 1294 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
35th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 411 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.6%
Moderate concern 36.3%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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1294 47Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 24
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 17
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