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2037-2039 48Th Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2168052 2 units · 2 fl · 1952

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 Parkside
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Parkside average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2037-2039 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 1952
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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 built1952
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2168052
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lowe Raymond
Mailing address
6974 Waters End Dr Carlsbad CA 92011
Last sale
000000

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2037 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2039 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property at 2037-2039 48th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Parkside neighborhood, built in 1952 and currently owned by Raymond Lowe. The building's recent history from 2023 to 2024 shows a significant number of parking-related issues, with eight reported incidents of either abandoned vehicles or driveway blockages between August and December 2024, including three instances of driveway blocking that resulted in citations being issued. During this same period, there was one report of property damage involving potential contact with a window or building structure, which was ultimately deferred to the city's scheduled tree maintenance plan under Prop-E. A rent board housing inventory request was recorded and resolved in December 2024, with staff providing assistance via voicemail regarding housing options.

The building's location has experienced recurring parking enforcement needs, particularly regarding vehicles blocking driveways, with three citations issued in September 2024 alone. Reports of abandoned vehicles have been frequent, though in most cases, responding officers found the vehicles had left the area by the time of their arrival. These parking-related issues, while numerous, generally indicate neighborhood-level concerns rather than building-specific problems. The property's official records show no reported tenant buyouts or other significant housing-related issues beyond the noted incidents, and the tree maintenance matter appears to be part of regular citywide operations rather than an emergency situation.

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Risk rating

How 2037-2039 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
87th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.5%
Moderate concern 18.3%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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2037-2039 48Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 13
Sidewalk defect
Collapsed sidewalk

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