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1316-1318 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1802044 4 units · 2 fl · 1974

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1316-1318 48Th 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 1974
2 or more units
4 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 1974
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area3,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1802044
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Pacifisia Invsmnt &realty 4829 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
December 03, 1993

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1316 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1318 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1316-1318 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1974 and owned by Hatfield Investment Inc, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the building underwent remediation work to address peeling paint and lead hazard concerns, with permits issued for both fiber cement lap siding installation and wood shingle replacement, with the latter work causing some resident complaints due to noise and sleep disruption from a large tarp. The building has a documented pattern of maintenance and safety compliance issues, including historical violations in 2002 related to drainage pipes, laundry room ceiling repairs, and fire safety concerns regarding combustible materials and egress obstruction. Most recently, there is an active complaint from 2009 regarding overcrowding in a two-bedroom apartment that remains unresolved as of the latest records.

The property has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with the most recent significant interventions occurring in 2023-2024 to address both interior surface conditions and exterior paint concerns. There have been multiple reports of parking-related issues near the property between 2023-2024, including several instances of vehicles parked on the sidewalk and blocking driveways, though most of these cases resulted in citations or were unable to be validated by responding officers. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing various housing code compliance issues as they arise, with most violations being resolved through appropriate permits and work, though the persistence of the older overcrowding complaint suggests some ongoing regulatory compliance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1316-1318 48Th 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
6thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 594 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
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
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

1316-1318 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record May 06
REMOVE EXISTING EXTERIOR PANEL AND SIDING REPLACE WITH FIBLER CEMENT LAP SIDING TO COMPLY WITH COMPLAINT # 202312298 NOV FOR PEELING PAINT WITH LEAD CONCERNS. FRONT SHALL REMAIN WITH PAINT REMOVAL REMEDIATION ONLY. Replace wood shingles at front in-kind.
Closed
Building PermitMay 01
Revision bpa# 202403016877: to clarify wording for front building remediation which is to remove (e) wood shingle and install new wood shingle in kind to satisfy remediation work. also to satisfy complaint# 202422826 and 202312298 items #1-4

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