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2161-2163 48Th Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2169016 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

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 2161-2163 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 1965
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 built1965
Total area3,996 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2169016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Danny & Judy Poon Revoc Tru
Mailing address
Danny C T Poon & Judy Y N H 2163 48Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
111805

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2161 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2163 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 2161-2163 48th Avenue in the Outer Parkside neighborhood was built in 1965 and is currently owned by the Danny & Judy Poon Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements and issues over the years. In 2003, substantial ground floor improvements were completed, including the addition of a game room, office, and full bath, along with corresponding electrical work - these permits were properly completed at a cost of $28,000. Earlier structural work from 1990 involved repairing stairway support and posts in the basement, while window and door replacements were attempted in 1997, though that permit expired without completion.

More recent concerns regarding the property area include recurring issues with garbage and debris, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though these are primarily related to city garbage cans and street conditions rather than the building itself. Infrastructure issues were documented in 2023, including a collapsed sidewalk and pavement defects near the sewer vent cover, with some concerns about a possible side sewer leak. A minor electrical incident involving wiring/equipment was recorded by the fire department, though no civilian injuries were reported. The building's documented permit history shows proper attention to major structural elements, with the most recent significant improvements being the 2003 ground floor additions.

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Risk rating

How 2161-2163 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
84th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.1%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 34.0%
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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2161-2163 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 15
Public works
bses complaint
311 RequestJun 24
Garbage and debris

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