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1864-1868 48Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 2084016 12 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 1864-1868 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 1960
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1960
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area10,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2084016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Karas Eva Ttee 1831 47Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1864 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1866 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1868 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1864-1868 48th Avenue is a 12-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, built in 1960 and currently owned by Eva Karas Tr 2018. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work in 2021 involving substantial fire escape repairs on the second and third floors, costing $60,000 total. Historical records show recurring fire escape maintenance needs, with similar work completed in 2007 and a 2004 complaint regarding rusted fire escapes. The building has experienced various maintenance issues, including a 2022 wall heater replacement, 2018 electrical panel work, and a 2009 electrical fire incident. Multiple complaints about water drainage, mold, and window safety were recorded between 2006-2010, though all were eventually addressed and marked as "Not Active."

The building's safety systems have been a focus of attention, with several fire safety-related complaints and violations observed in 2002, including issues with fire escapes, smoke detectors, combustible storage in the garage, and fire proofing materials. While most of these violations were abated within 30 days, they reflect recurring concerns about the building's safety infrastructure. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to parking issues and general maintenance matters, with the most recent being in December 2024. However, these calls are more reflective of typical urban living challenges rather than building-specific problems. The building's management has generally responded to maintenance issues as they arise, with most repair work being conducted in accordance with local building codes and permits.

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Risk rating

How 1864-1868 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
5thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 600 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1864-1868 48Th Ave event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Nov 30
Work category: 1m; remove and replace wall heater in kind.
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