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1276 46Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1705026 6 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 1276 46Th 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 1960
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 built1960
Total area4,490 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1705026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Low Herbert & Lucienne M 19
Mailing address
Herbert & Lucienne M Low 23 Baldwin Ave Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
103194

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1276 46th Avenue in the Outer Sunset, owned by Low Herbert & Lucienne M 19, was constructed in 1960 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovation occurring in late 2021 when Apartment #2 received substantial updates including new kitchen cabinets, floor tiles, and bathroom fixtures, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $20,000. In 2016, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) at the garage level for $40,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to infrastructure, with records of water heater replacement (2019), sewer lateral replacement (2012), and furnace replacement (2009).

The property did experience some safety concerns early in the record-keeping period, with multiple fire safety violations documented in January 2002 related to fire escape obstructions and maintenance issues, though all were promptly resolved within one week. Since then, the building has undergone regular routine safety inspections (2002, 2009, and 2018) with no recurring violations noted. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, including multiple reports of sidewalk parking and driveway blocking between 2023-2024, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent building-related service request was for garbage and debris removal in January 2025, which was resolved. The property's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep and prompt addressing of both routine maintenance and larger structural improvements, though prospective tenants should note the recent cluster of external parking-related incidents in the immediate neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 1276 46Th 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
32th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.8%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 24.4%
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

1276 46Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jan 29
Upgrade existing general electric sub-panel from storage to readily accessible wall.
Complete
Electrical PermitJan 29
Upgrade existing general electric sub-panel from storage to readily accessible wall.

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