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1537 47Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1893005 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1537 47Th 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,405 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1893005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Pak W & Kit W & Tai W
Mailing address
1537 47th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 1537 47th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Chan Pak W & Kit W & Tai W. Built in 1906, this flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, including reroofing in 2011 ($6,000), window replacement in 2006 ($4,000), and water heater replacement in 2019. A notable building complaint was filed in September 2019 regarding alleged illegal unit use, mold, and noise/light disturbances affecting nearby children, though this case is currently listed as not active. The property has had a substantial number of parking-related incidents in 2024, with eight separate complaints about blocked driveways and abandoned vehicles between August and December 2024, though most of these cases were resolved or determined to have no merit upon inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of essential systems, including the recent water heater replacement, while the window replacement project addressed issues of visibility and aesthetics. Of particular note is the cluster of parking-related complaints in 2024, which appears to be the most pressing ongoing issue affecting the property and surrounding area. The neighboring addresses at 1559 and 1538 47th Avenue have also been involved in tenant buyout negotiations, with 1559 47th Avenue recording a $40,000 buyout for three tenants in August 2021, though no similar records exist for 1538 47th Avenue as of now.

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Risk rating

How 1537 47Th 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
28th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 455 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.6%
Moderate concern 38.0%
Severe concern 10.3%
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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The story over time

1537 47Th Ave event timeline

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

2019
Plumbing Permit Oct 01
Work category: 1p; replace water heater same location
Complete
DBI ComplaintSep 10
Date last observed: 09-sep-19; time last observed: 10:28pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; mold; illegal change of use; other building; ; additional information: it’s 10:28p on aschool night and my children are wide awake because of the bright lights and loud noises. when are they going to get rid of the window?! we’re loosing sleep.;

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