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1257-1259 44Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1706012 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 1257-1259 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,837 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1706012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wei Jim Chi & Mamei Chung
Mailing address
2554 40th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
062415

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1257 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1259 44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1257-1259 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building containing three units, owned by Wei Jim Chi & Mamei Chung, and was constructed in 1910. The building's maintenance history includes two significant improvements: a reroofing project completed in 1992 and the installation of vinyl siding to the rear wall in 1990.

The property has undergone three routine housing inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2000, 2002, and 2009, with the 2009 inspection revealing multiple violations that were subsequently addressed by October 2009. The 2009 violations included concerns about fire safety (fire extinguisher maintenance, egress obstructions, and garbage receptacle placement), security requirements (self-closing exterior doors), and building code compliance (handrail requirements). While all these violations were abated, there was a recurring pattern of fire safety issues, as a similar set of violations was documented during the 2000 inspection. The property has also experienced various external issues documented through 311 calls, primarily related to parking violations and abandoned vehicles between 2019 and 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety. The most recent activity on record is a parking enforcement response from May 2024 regarding a blocked driveway situation.

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Risk rating

How 1257-1259 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

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
36th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 404 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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 43.6%
Moderate concern 42.4%
Severe concern 14.0%
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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