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1666 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1896030 2 units · 3 fl · 1989

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 1666 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 1989
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 1989
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
Floors3
Year built1989
Total area4,107 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1896030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lai Wade & Elizabeth 1775 Escalante Way Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
042321

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Initial analysis

The property at 1666 48th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building containing two units, constructed in 1989 and currently owned by 1666 48th Ave LLC. The building underwent significant safety improvements between 2018-2019, including a voluntary soft-story retrofit, the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the ground floor, and the addition of fire safety features such as a new monitoring system and 16 upright sprinklers in the garage. A notable incident occurred in 2018 when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including issues with egress obstruction, fire extinguisher requirements, smoke alarm affidavits, and mold/mildew problems, though these were all abated by March 2018. The ground floor unit underwent controversial modifications prior to 2019, leading to code violation complaints regarding unpermitted dwelling unit conversion, which were subsequently addressed through a legalization process that included adding bicycle parking spaces and removing one parking space per the requirements of Ord# 43-14. Recent improvements include a complete bathroom and kitchen remodel on the second floor completed in 2023, with associated plumbing and electrical work valued at $64,000. The building's systems have been regularly maintained, with records showing reroofing work completed in 2020 and a new furnace installation in 2019.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety improvements, with significant investments in recent years. The building's legalization process appears to have resolved the most substantial code compliance issues, though it required considerable work to meet current regulations. Recent renovations, including the 2023 bathroom and kitchen updates, suggest ongoing investment in the property's maintenance and modernization, while previous fire safety violations and unauthorized unit modifications indicate a history of compliance challenges that have since been addressed through formal processes.

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Risk rating

How 1666 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
91th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.7%
Moderate concern 8.5%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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The story over time

1666 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Apr 14
Remodel 2 existing bathroom and 1 kitchen in kind. no changes to layout. (2nd fl/#a)
$40,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 14
Remodel 2 existing bathrooms and 1 kitchen at 2nd fl.(#a)

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