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2386-2388 48Th Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2376026B 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 2386-2388 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 1948
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2376026B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vincent P & Maria Elena Ali
Mailing address
Vincent Paul & Maria Elena 520 Cambridge St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
082117

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2388 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2386 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property at 2386-2388 48th Avenue, a two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Parkside neighborhood, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1948. The current owners, Vincent P. and Maria Elena Ali, have invested in substantial upgrades, including a comprehensive 2016 renovation ($31,160) that updated both units' kitchens and bathrooms, along with plumbing upgrades replacing galvanized pipes with copper. The building has received continuous maintenance attention, with major projects including window replacements with energy-efficient fibrex composite windows in 2013, roof work, and stucco repairs. Additional improvements have included garage door replacement, furnace updates in 2011, and electrical system upgrades in 2016 that met current building codes.

More recent activity in 2024 has primarily involved external issues affecting the property rather than internal building concerns. There are several open cases related to sidewalk and curb defects reported in August 2024, including a collapsed sidewalk and issues with metal curb elements. The property has also experienced multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and illegal parking in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. Of note is a Graffiti Public incident in August 2024, which was resolved through multi-agency intervention. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, with no reported safety violations or notable internal building issues in recent years, and all major building work has been properly permitted and completed according to records.

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Risk rating

How 2386-2388 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
57th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 89 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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 72.8%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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