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1710-1714 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 2002041A 3 units · 3 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1710-1714 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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.

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 1926
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area3,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2002041A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1710 48th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
November 30, 2016

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1710 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1714 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1712 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

1710-1714 48th Avenue is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Matthew Stringer. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most recent work completed in April 2024 including a comprehensive kitchen remodel with new cabinets, fixtures, countertops, and plumbing updates to address code compliance issues. This follows a pattern of ongoing maintenance and upgrades, including dry rot repairs in 2017 (the building has a history of dry rot issues as evidenced by permits from 2014 and 2017), and various plumbing system improvements between 2012-2024.

The building has experienced several concerning incidents, particularly in 2017, when multiple housing code violations were recorded, including issues related to egress obstructions, fire safety compliance, and general sanitation. While many of these violations were marked as abated by October 2017, there remains one active case from 2017 regarding illegal short-term rental activities, including unauthorized construction and waste management concerns. More recent concerns have primarily involved noise complaints, with multiple reports of dog barking between October and November 2023. The property has also seen recent maintenance issues including garbage and debris problems, as indicated by 311 calls in 2024. Historical records show various improvements and repairs over the years, including a major renovation in 2004 involving kitchen and bathroom updates, and structural work on the rear deck and stairs in 2014. Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with documented violations related to blocked exits in 2017 and previous issues with fire extinguisher requirements. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding moisture-related issues (as evidenced by multiple dry rot repairs) and fire safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1710-1714 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
10thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 569 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1710-1714 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Apr 24
Work category: 1p; make existing tankless water heater code compliant, upgrade gas, remove flue and redirect condensate drain.
Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 24
Work category: 1p; replace non code compliant gas supply on outside of building.

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