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1379-1381 43Rd Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1798057 5 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1379-1381 43Rd 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 1912
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area4,087 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1798057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jacuzzi, Douglas & Hodges G
Mailing address
1381 43rd Ave Apt C San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
062421

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Included addresses

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1381 B 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1381 C 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1381 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1379 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1379-1381 43rd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912. The building has experienced significant and concerning structural issues in recent years, with multiple complaints filed in 2023-2024 regarding deteriorating conditions. Most notably, there are active concerns about falling plywood siding, water intrusion, wood rot, and possible structural instability, with some residents expressing fears of collapse during earthquakes. These complaints, filed between January 2023 and February 2024, describe the building as in "severe disrepair" with concerns about mold growth and temporary shoring supporting the structure.

The building's permit history shows a pattern of incomplete work and repeated permit renewals dating back to 2002, with the most recent permit issued in April 2023 for $20,000. Previous improvements included basement renovations (completed in 2015), electrical system upgrades (including 400-amp service installation in 2006-2008), and heating system improvements (2008). The property has also faced multiple housing code compliance issues, with violations cited in 2000 requiring correction of fire safety and building requirements, and more recent violations in 2018 regarding smoke alarms and structural maintenance. A tenant buyout occurred in 2019, resulting in the departure of two tenants and a payment of $175,000.

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Risk rating

How 1379-1381 43Rd 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
17th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 525 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.9%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 29.5%
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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1379-1381 43Rd Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Apr 22
Date last observed: 20-apr-24; time last observed: 3:00 pm; identity of person performing the work: none; floor: all; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; abandoned/derelict structure; structural problems; other building; ; additional information: the building should be red tagged because the siding is falling off and the building structural system has failed.;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintFeb 20
Date last observed: 17-feb-24; time last observed: 1/1/2024; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; abandoned/derelict structure; structural problems; ; additional information: plywood siding is falling off and may blow off in storm. the building may collapse in earthquake because the exterior siding is falling off and the building is not structural sound and has severe wood rot. ;

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