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1393-1395 42Nd Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1797013B 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1393-1395 42Nd 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 1941
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 1941
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 built1941
Total area1,367 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1797013B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2236 Irving St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1393 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1395 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1393-1395 42nd Avenue in the Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Mcnair James P Co Inc, is a two-story structure built in 1941 classified as Flats & Duplex. The property has undergone several significant electrical upgrades over the years, including the installation of two breaker panels with 60A and 100A service in 2009, though these permits have since expired. In late 2018, the building faced housing inspection complaints regarding security concerns with window bars not meeting code requirements, which remain in a not-active status. The building's fire safety record shows three complaints between October 2018 and September 2019, including one about blocked exits which was corrected, along with two service calls for smoke detector activation and an unspecified incident, with no civilian injuries reported.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street maintenance and parking violations in recent years. In 2024 alone, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris, including incidents involving furniture, as well as two confirmed cases of driveway blocking that resulted in citations. Earlier maintenance work included siding installation in 1988, and more recently in April 2024, there was some resolution regarding pavement defects attributed to PG&E work. The building's general condition appears mixed, with some historical issues having been addressed (such as the 2019 blocked exits), while more recent multiple complaints about debris and waste management suggest ongoing challenges in maintaining the surrounding environment.

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Risk rating

How 1393-1395 42Nd 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 114 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1393-1395 42Nd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 26
Blocked parking space or strip
construction materials
311 RequestMar 11
Other excessive noise

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