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1534-1536 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1893037 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1534-1536 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 1926
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,255 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1893037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brian Tuohy Separate Proper
Mailing address
Tuohy Brian Ttee 1536 48Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
070314

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1536 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1534 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1534-1536 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1926, currently owned by Brian Tuohy Separate Proper. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent major work including plumbing upgrades in 2018 (replacement of gas piping and water systems), a gas line replacement in 2013, and the installation of solar panels in 2017. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in 2012 when multiple complaints were filed regarding inadequate heat, skylight ventilation problems, and persistent kitchen leaks that affected the stove functionality. These violations were ultimately addressed, though they received official notice of violation in December 2017. Historical records show various renovation efforts, including window work in 2000, roof maintenance, and exterior improvements dating back to the 1980s, along with some disputes regarding property line windows in 1998. The property has generated recent concerns regarding sidewalk parking violations in 2024, and there was a neighborhood complaint about short-term rental activity at the property that was later closed as abated.

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Risk rating

How 1534-1536 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

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
47th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 335 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.9%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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