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45 Park Hill Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2608042 5 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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 45 Park Hill 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
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area4,536 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2608042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Donald A & Loretta L Gibbs
Mailing address
45 Park Hill Ave Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
051414

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 45 Park Hill Ave, owned by Donald A & Loretta L Gibbs, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1948. The most recent major infrastructure update was a sewer system maintenance in September 2022 involving house trap and pipe replacement. The building has seen substantial renovations between 2006-2012, including the addition of a basement unit, kitchen and bathroom upgrades in multiple units, and safety improvements such as the installation of a fire sprinkler system and a rooftop solar PV system in 2016. There have been several notable safety-related interventions, including staircase repairs due to dry-rot in 2010 and multiple bathroom updates in 2012. The property has experienced three housing inspection-related cases: two in 2002 regarding stair repairs and security violations, and one in 2009, all of which were resolved. Recent maintenance records from 2023-2024 show various routine issues being addressed, including signage requirements and a brief sewage vent problem in March 2024, which was found to have no observable issues upon inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, particularly between 2006-2012 when most major improvements occurred. The property has maintained compliance with housing codes since the resolution of the 2002 and 2009 violations, with no active building violations on record as of 2023. Recent 311 calls primarily pertain to external issues such as sidewalk maintenance and garbage removal, suggesting regular building operations. The installation of modern amenities like solar panels and the conversion of spaces to improve functionality indicate ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure and resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 45 Park Hill 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
35th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.2%
Moderate concern 18.4%
Severe concern 20.4%
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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The story over time

45 Park Hill Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit May 20
Unit #5: remove (e) tub, install (n) shower pan. remove and replace valve. convert drain from 1.5" to 2".
Expired
Electrical PermitMay 20
Install (1) gfci outlet in bathroom.

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