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1684-1686 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1896025 2 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 1684-1686 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 1906
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
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,426 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1896025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fulton Housing Llc
Mailing address
196 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
040912

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1684 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1686 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This three-story multi-family residential building, located at 1684-1686 48th Avenue in the Outer Sunset neighborhood, is a duplex structure built in 1906 and currently owned by Fulton Housing LLC. The building underwent significant renovations between 2009-2010 following several serious issues, including complaints about an unstable roof causing water damage to a neighboring property and unauthorized demolition of interior wall finishes throughout the building. The renovation work in 2009 was substantial, involving foundation repairs, dry rot and stucco repairs, electrical upgrades, plumbing upgrades including the installation of five bathrooms and two kitchens, and complete rewiring of the entire house with modern utilities and safety systems. A reroofing project was also completed, addressing the earlier roof issues that had prompted complaints from neighbors.

The property has been relatively stable since these major renovations, though there have been some ongoing issues with parking violations in the area, particularly involving sidewalk parking and double parking, with recent incidents occurring as recently as 2024. There have also been occasional reports of waste management issues on the street near the property, with the most recent incidents recorded in 2020. The building's major renovation work, completed between late 2009 and early 2010, included the addition of a second unit's address, installation of new bathrooms and wet bar facilities, and various infrastructure upgrades that brought the building up to current codes. While there were significant violations in 2009 related to construction work, these were addressed and resolved within a relatively short period, with permits showing completion of necessary repairs and upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1684-1686 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
48th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 329 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

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.6%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 44.5%
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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