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50 Cutler Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2449037 12 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Parkside 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 50 Cutler 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 1927
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 1927
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 built1927
Total area8,306 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2449037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John Hannum Trustee Po Box 641 Lafayette CA 94549
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 2-story apartment building at 50 Cutler Avenue in the Outer Parkside neighborhood, built in 1927 and currently owned by the John Hannum Trust 2003, has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades over the past decade. The most recent major work included a substantial $36,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2021-2022 to meet safety code requirements, and a house trap and sewer lateral replacement completed in January 2024. The building experienced structural issues in 2015 when there were problems with falling concrete and loose masonry on the west and south facades, which required an $78,000 repair project. Other notable improvements include a complete electrical system upgrade in 2015 ($32,000) affecting all units, including new circuit breaker panels and rewiring, and various unit renovations between 2009-2014 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, water damage repairs, and window retrofits.

Historical records show several building violations from 2000-2009 that have since been resolved, including issues with heating systems, fire safety features, and maintenance concerns such as mold and floor covering problems in public areas. A routine inspection conducted in 2018 found no active violations, and there have been no recent building complaints regarding unit conditions. The building has experienced periodic exterior maintenance issues as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily related to garbage disposal matters in the surrounding area, which have all been resolved. The property's planning and fire records indicate regular compliance with safety inspections, though there was one false alarm incident recorded in 2021 with no injuries or merit to the complaint.

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Risk rating

How 50 Cutler 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 203 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

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 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

50 Cutler Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 30
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk

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