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450 Detroit St

Sunnyside, SF 94131 3118028 3 units · 2 fl · 1938

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Sunnyside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 450 Detroit St 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 1938
2 or more units
3 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 1938
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1938
Total area2,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3118028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2655 44th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
April 22, 2009

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 450 Detroit Street in Sunnyside, owned by Chan Tak Kwong & Sophia S L, has a documented history dating back to its 1938 construction. The property experienced significant maintenance issues in late 2008, leading to multiple building violations including problems with water damage, stairs, and interior surfaces. These violations, which were all resolved by July 28, 2011, triggered several repairs including stair replacements, siding replacement, and various structural improvements in 2009, with costs totaling approximately $26,000. The building underwent reroofing in 2001 and had a solar PV system installed in 2015, though the permit shows as expired.

More recent history indicates a complaint in February 2017 regarding loud noises and demolition work without visible permits, and earlier complaints in 2009 concerning unauthorized removal of a staircase and debris management issues. Throughout 2024, there have been multiple sanitation-related incidents reported through 311 calls, primarily concerning garbage, debris, and graffiti in the vicinity of the property, indicating some environmental concerns in the immediate area. Notably, all building violations and major repair issues from 2008-2011 appear to have been properly addressed, with no active building violations on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 450 Detroit St'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
45thpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

450 Detroit St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 09
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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