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2600-2604 45Th Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2452029 5 units · 2 fl · 1953

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 2600-2604 45Th 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 1953
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1953
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area4,209 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2452029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lee Howard H & Anna W B A, 2600 45Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
February 18, 1993

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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2600 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2602 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2604 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
3351 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property located at 2600-2604 45th Avenue is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building in San Francisco's Outer Parkside neighborhood, constructed in 1953 and currently owned by Howard H & Anna W B Lee 200. The building's documented history shows several significant modifications, including a vertical addition completed in 1991 costing $165,000, and reroofing work performed in 1989. A notable incident occurred in August 2000 when a routine inspection resulted in multiple safety violations related to gas utility shutoff requirements and combustible storage issues, though these were all promptly addressed within one week.

More recent history includes a tenant complaint in 2024 regarding hoarding, which was ultimately determined to have no merit. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris on the surrounding sidewalks, particularly evident in the recent cluster of complaints from late 2024 to early 2025, with multiple reports involving abandoned furniture and other debris. Additionally, there was a tenant buyout recorded at a nearby property (2639 45th Avenue) in May 2023 involving a $40,000 payment to two tenants. The building's maintenance history shows generally proper attention to structural and safety issues, with all documented violations being resolved in a timely manner, though the frequency of recent garbage-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with waste management in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 2600-2604 45Th 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 161 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

2600-2604 45Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 19
Garbage and debris
mattress

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