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1676-1678 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1896028 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
Above average
avg 1.8
33
FewerMore

This building has 33 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1676-1678 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1896028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kyi Aung & Caroline Lim Llc
Mailing address
Kyi Aung 400 Leiwsham St Bakersfield CA 93311
Last sale
030811

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1678 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1676 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1676-1678 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Kyi Aung & Caroline Lim LLC. The building has a documented history of water damage issues, with repairs to exterior walls being addressed in 2011 and again in 2018, each time involving replacement of damaged wood siding and window frames. More concerning is a recent housing inspection complaint from June 2024 reporting multiple ongoing issues including lack of heat, stairway safety concerns, exposed wiring, and mold on the second floor. This property also has a history of electrical safety concerns, with a 2002 complaint about unauthorized electrical wiring installation in the second floor and basement, though this issue was marked as abated later that year.

The building underwent significant planned modifications in 2007, with proposals for horizontal and vertical additions, though these permits were ultimately cancelled. More recent activity has included several parking-related incidents near the property, with multiple complaints about vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks between 2019 and 2023, though these are external to the building itself. The property has also had some issues with waste management, including reports of overflowing city garbage cans and improper toter placement in 2022. While some building maintenance work has been properly permitted and completed over the years, including siding repairs and window replacements, the ongoing safety and habitability concerns documented in 2024 represent the most significant challenge facing the property in recent history.

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Risk rating

How 1676-1678 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
17th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 525 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.2%
Moderate concern 10.4%
Severe concern 76.3%
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

1676-1678 48Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 29 Serious
Building violation
Complete self certification for the installation of carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. form must be complete without substitution. submit to…
Building Violation (NOV)Dec 29
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