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1231 44Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1706005 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1231 44Th 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 1900
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1706005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1231 44th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
October 19, 2005

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Initial analysis

The property at 1231 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Diana L. Brohard. This well-maintained two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring in recent years. The latest major renovation, completed in 2022, involved the remodeling of rear stairs to meet code compliance, including the installation of a new deck and a 1-hour fire-rated wall along the property line, with a substantial investment of $150,000. Other notable recent improvements include a kitchen remodel in 2017 ($20,000), bathroom remodel in 2013 ($20,000), and various structural and safety upgrades, including a 2006 repair of dry rot and foundation bolting work and a 2005 electrical system upgrade to 150-amp service.

The building's systems have been regularly updated, with plumbing work associated with the kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the replacement of the furnace in 2008. While there have been typical urban maintenance issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by 311 calls (including reports of illegal postings, an abandoned vehicle, and a sidewalk defect), these incidents were generally routine and promptly addressed by city services. The property's maintenance record suggests proactive management, with all permits showing completed status and no outstanding violations or safety concerns noted in the available records. The most recent significant work, completed in 2022, demonstrates continued investment in maintaining and improving the building's safety and livability standards.

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Risk rating

How 1231 44Th 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
95thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 32 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1231 44Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Planning Project Sep 30
Three-story, two unit dwelling - Remodel existing rear stairs with code compliant stairs and deck. New 1 hr. fire rated wall along property line.
Closed
Building PermitSep 02
Remodel exsting rear stairs with code complaint stairs & deck. new 1-hr fire rated wall along property line.

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