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1285 45Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1705051 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 1285 45Th 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
4 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 1960
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area2,794 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1705051
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Kevin Fealy 1358 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 1285 45th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1960 and owned by the Peter Fealy Living Trust. The building has a complex history of permit activity and code violations, particularly regarding an unauthorized fifth unit. In August 2009, housing inspectors discovered an illegal basement unit that was reportedly approximately 10' x 20', equipped with kitchen facilities and a bathroom, which led to multiple violations that remain active as of 2023. These violations include problems with fire safety features such as a missing fire escape drop ladder, exit signs, and combustible storage issues, as well as building code violations related to egress obstructions and the need for a proper building permit for the unauthorized unit.

The property has undergone various permitted improvements over the years, including a re-roofing project in 1996, plumbing updates in 2012 involving heater replacement and fixture removals, and electrical work in 2012-2013 for lighting and heater installations. Most recently, in June 2023, there was a permitted re-commencement of work related to the 2009 violations, with a cost estimate of $1,500. The building has a notable history of inspection-related activity, including routine inspections and multiple violation notices, with the most significant being the 2009 routine inspection (Case #200917149) that revealed multiple fire safety and building code violations, the status of which remains unresolved as of October 2023. An earlier inspection from 2002 (Case #200227065) noted a fire escape drop ladder violation, though this was marked as not active shortly thereafter.

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Risk rating

How 1285 45Th 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
37thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 398 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1285 45Th Ave event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Jun 14
Re-commencement of work previously approved pa#200910169168
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