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1218-1220 45Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1706041 2 units · 4 fl · 1907

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 1218-1220 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 1907
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 1907
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
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area3,068 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1706041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1220 45th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
January 05, 2001

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1218 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1220 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1218-1220 45th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Jeanette M. Vilches. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2006-2010 when major upgrades were made to the structure. This included a complete electrical rewiring of the house (150 outlets, 60 switches, 90 lights), installation of two new boilers, floor heating systems, and comprehensive plumbing remodels of the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom facilities. A controversial construction period occurred in 2010-2011, during which there were complaints about unauthorized unit conversions and privacy issues related to large windows, though these complaints were later closed.

The property has experienced some maintenance and improvement work over the years, including foundation repairs in 2005, storm damage repairs in 2006, and various other improvements such as shower installation and fireplace additions in 2010. More recent history shows ongoing attention to maintenance, with a 2019 permit for siding replacement (though this was ultimately cancelled). The building's systems have been regularly updated to meet modern standards, including a 2006 electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with two meters. Parking issues have been a recurring theme in the immediate area, with multiple citations for blocked driveways and illegal parking between 2020 and 2024, though these are external to the building's operations. The building's residential records also include two significant construction projects: a horizontal and vertical addition with garage installation (2006) and conversion to two dwelling units (2007), which appear to be part of the same comprehensive renovation effort.

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Risk rating

How 1218-1220 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
96thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 25 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1218-1220 45Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 15
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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