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48-50 Pond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3564069 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 48-50 Pond 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,519 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3564069
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 350 Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
071320

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48 Pond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
50 Pond St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 48-50 Pond Street is a two-unit residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 4850 Kleiner Teich Haus LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most comprehensive work occurring between 2015 and 2019. Major projects included the installation of radiant heating systems in 2018, exterior renovations in 2017 involving stucco replacement and window updates, and substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades including a complete rewiring of the building and bathroom/kitchen modifications. The property experienced a concerning period in early 2016 when multiple complaints were filed regarding the building's condition, reporting it as abandoned and derelict with structural concerns, though these issues appear to have been resolved through subsequent renovation work.

Recent history shows typical urban building maintenance and neighborhood activity, with the most immediate concerns being recent sewer issues (resolved in January 2024), occasional parking violations, and graffiti incidents in 2024. Planning records indicate proposed modifications including relocation of units and roof deck addition, though the current status of these proposals is not specified in the recent records. A notable tenant buyout occurred in December 2017 for $36,000 involving one tenant at 52 Pond Street, though no subsequent buyouts are indicated. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrade work being performed, with all major recent permits marked as complete, suggesting that the property is currently well-maintained and up to code.

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Risk rating

How 48-50 Pond 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

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
76th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 307 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.4%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 6.3%
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

48-50 Pond St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 15
Kitchen and bathroom work in kind in unit 50 pond street.
$60,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitSep 15
Water line supply for ice maker. install faucet and sink at kitchen. install bath tub, faucet, toilet.

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