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1270-1272 46Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1705028 3 units · 2 fl · 1981

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 1270-1272 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 1981
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1981
Total area3,927 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1705028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Louie Family Trust
Mailing address
Kenneth C & Alice C Louie, 1838 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
091919

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1270 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1272 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 1270-1272 46th Avenue property in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1981, currently owned by the Louie Family Trust and containing three units. Significant improvements were made between 2016-2019, including the legalization of a third dwelling unit (Unit C) in 2016 that added two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a kitchen to the ground floor space. This legalization process included the installation of new fire safety systems, with the first floor receiving a complete fire sprinkler system (NFPA 13) covering the garage and residential areas, along with the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system in 2019 costing approximately $19,000 combined. The building underwent major maintenance work in 2017, including repairs to address water damage and dry rot, with stucco siding repairs completed at a cost of $25,000.

Recent maintenance and safety upgrades have been consistently addressed, including electrical improvements such as a 300A service upgrade and new central heating system installation in late 2017. The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in the immediate vicinity, with multiple citations issued between 2021-2024 for vehicles parking on sidewalks or blocking driveways, though these are external to the building itself. The only recorded fire-related incident was a minor complaint in 2007 that was promptly resolved within six weeks. The building's most recent major work involved multiple permits for street space usage in 2018 and 2019, suggesting continued attention to maintaining proper access and safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 1270-1272 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
44th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 354 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.1%
Moderate concern 18.0%
Severe concern 26.9%
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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