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2179-2181 48Th Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2169020 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 2179-2181 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 area2,703 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2169020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elgazzar Trust
Mailing address
Sabet & Farida Elgazzar, Tt 800 Gray Fox Pl Clayton CA 94517
Last sale
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2181 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2179 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 2179-2181 48th Ave in the Outer Parkside neighborhood, owned by Elgazzar Trust, was constructed in 1965 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex. The building's maintenance record shows recent attention to basic upkeep, with a reroofing project permitted in February 2023 costing $9,500, and earlier works including vinyl siding installation in 2003 and a garage door opener installation in 2004. A noteworthy history includes the resolution of a housing complaint from 1994 regarding possible illegal unit status, which was officially addressed by removing a range from the ground floor illegal unit. The property has experienced multiple false fire alarm activations, though none resulted in injuries or actual fires, alongside one water or steam leak incident.

The surrounding area has faced various municipal issues in recent months (late 2024 to early 2025), including multiple instances of garbage and debris, with three reports in December 2024 alone, and some infrastructure concerns like flooding and graffiti. There are recurring themes of street cleanliness (as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris) and environmental maintenance needs in the vicinity. The most recent building improvements, including the 2023 reroofing work, suggest ongoing maintenance of the structure itself, while the significant number of exterior-related 311 calls indicates some challenges with the immediate surroundings. The building's documented history shows proper attention to unit legality issues from the 1990s, with no recent complaints regarding unauthorized units or similar concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2179-2181 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
94th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 12 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.6%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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2179-2181 48Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 06
Other
Sidewalk and Curb
311 RequestFeb 08
Garbage and debris

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