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1615-1617 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1895004 2 units · 2 fl · 1987

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1615-1617 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 1987
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1987
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1987
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1895004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Meshman Irene Trustee 244 Lake Merced Hill San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
August 16, 2022

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1615 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1617 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1615-1617 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1987 and currently owned by the Irene Meshman Revocable Living Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations in 2022, including complete reroofing work costing $20,000, replacement of 12 front windows with fiberglass units ($14,500), and extensive interior modifications including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, removal of partition walls, lighting upgrades, and laundry facility relocations in both units ($100,000). These improvements were accompanied by the installation of new water heaters and electrical circuits. Prior to these renovations, the building faced several maintenance challenges, including dry rot issues in 2018 that resulted in violations, though these were resolved by August 2022 when new siding was installed. Historical complaints from 2011 indicated problems with common area maintenance and pest control, though these were addressed at the time.

The property has experienced some compliance challenges over the years, including a violation in 2018 related to unauthorized window replacements and revocation of a siding permit due to improper documentation, though these issues were subsequently resolved. A recent complaint was filed in November 2022 regarding potential unauthorized work beyond the scope of a roofing permit, though this was marked as not active within a week. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, evidenced by the recent improvements and resolution of previous violations. The property has generated several 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to parking issues, holiday debris removal, and graffiti, though these are typical neighborhood concerns and not directly related to building maintenance or habitability. The property's recent history suggests active management and maintenance, particularly with the substantial improvements made in 2022 to address both aesthetic and functional aspects of the building.

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Risk rating

How 1615-1617 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
90thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 63 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1615-1617 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Nov 17
Reroofing
$20,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintNov 17
Caller stated that 1615 - 1617 48th ave is working beyound the scope of pa 202211176723, gutted all levels of the house, added new dry walls

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