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1383 44Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1799014 5 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 1383 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 1908
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.

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 1908
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1799014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Malchow Carl Trustee 1387 44Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, the 1383 44th Avenue property is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by the Malchow Martin Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements over recent years, with particular attention to fire safety systems. In 2020-2021, a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade was completed, including the installation of wireless communications and low-frequency sounders to comply with updated fire codes, in addition to the previously installed ground floor fire sprinkler system (2019). The building underwent major modernization work between 2018-2019, including the creation of a new ADU on the ground floor (approved under ordinance #162-16), window replacements on the front facade, seismic retrofitting, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades such as a 200A service upgrade and heating system replacement.

The property has maintained active compliance with housing regulations, with no recent building violations or complaints. Historical records from 2002 show past issues with fire escape ladders and wooden stairs, but these were promptly addressed and resolved. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved parking-related issues, with multiple citations for blocking driveways recorded between 2024-2025, though these are external to the building's condition or operation. The soft story retrofit work has been completed, and the building is currently listed as having no known fire safety deficiencies or major maintenance issues, with all recent permits marked as complete.

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Risk rating

How 1383 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

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
43rdpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 360 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Number of units

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1383 44Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 17
Work category: 1p; to renew original permit pw20190206742: bathroom, kitchen, and laundry per adu. gas tag issued under permit pw20200608989.
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