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1246-1248 46Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1705034 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1246-1248 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 1908
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1705034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tam Anthony K Trustee 2309 Noriega St # 99 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
March 31, 1998

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1248 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1246 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1246-1248 46th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by the Anthony K Tam Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over its history, including a substantial 3-story horizontal rear extension completed in 1998 at a cost of $130,000, and various repairs in response to damage incidents such as a garage fire in 1999, front stairway stucco removal in 1998, and damage to the rear wall and porch in 1989. Historical records show some structural concerns in the early 1980s with a violation report, and complaints regarding unauthorized facade changes and construction activities in 2000. More recent building maintenance includes a street space permit issued in 2020, though there has been a notable pavement defect issue in late 2024 involving a trench in front of the building.

The property has experienced recurring issues with sewer systems, with documented backups in both 2011 and 2018, and multiple instances of abandoned garbage requiring city cleanup in 2014. While there have been several parking-related incidents in the vicinity, including multiple citations for sidewalk parking between 2018-2024, these primarily affected public spaces rather than the property itself. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep over the decades, with no documented safety incidents or code violations in recent years that would raise significant concerns about resident safety or building integrity. Recent service requests related to the property have mostly been for routine street maintenance and parking enforcement, suggesting stable building conditions in recent times despite the historical record of repairs and improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1246-1248 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

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
77thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1246-1248 46Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Sep 18
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