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1279 44Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1706017 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 1279 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area2,381 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1706017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Laurence & Barbara Delaney
Mailing address
1279 44th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
051297

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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AI summary

This two-story multi-family residential building, located at 1279 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, was built in 1909 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with particular attention to the roof. Recent work includes a complete reroofing in December 2020 costing $20,865, following previous roofing projects in 2014 ($18,000) and 1991. Notable structural maintenance includes siding replacement with dry rot repair in 2016, foundation repair and dry rot remediation in 1990, and a horizontal addition completed in 1986. The electrical system received an upgrade in 2005 with a main service replacement and relocation.

The building has experienced some notable incidents related to unauthorized modifications. In August 2016, there were two complaints regarding potential unpermitted work and structural concerns, specifically related to the installation of new windows on the building's side. These complaints were filed through the Building Inspection Division but were marked as not active. Planning records show a proposed project to modify the rear yard by replacing an existing staircase with a new deck and staircase system, which underwent various statuses including disapproval and eventual approval. The property has a documented history of abandoned vehicle complaints in the surrounding area, with multiple reports between 2017-2023, though these are not directly related to the building itself. Other exterior maintenance issues in the vicinity have been addressed through standard city channels, including a 2023 parking complaint and a 2016 overgrown tree complaint.

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Risk rating

How 1279 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
49th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 322 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.2%
Moderate concern 31.4%
Severe concern 7.4%
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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The story over time

1279 44Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 28
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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