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45-49 Oakwood St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3587065 3 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 Mission Dolores
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 45-49 Oakwood 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 1914
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,465 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3587065
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brown Earl R
Mailing address
207 Dorland St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
072612

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45 Oakwood St, San Francisco, CA 94110
49 Oakwood St, San Francisco, CA 94110
47 Oakwood St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 45-49 Oakwood Street in Mission Dolores is a two-story, multi-family residential building containing three units, owned by Earl R. Brown and constructed in 1914. The building has undergone several significant renovations, with the most substantial work occurring between 2005-2009, including the removal of an illegal basement unit, conversion of lower storage space to habitable space, and comprehensive updates to kitchens, bathrooms, windows, electrical systems, and HVAC systems in multiple units. The most recent concerning issue occurred in April 2024, when a drywall expert reported structural concerns regarding loose drywall, improperly fastened metal corner beads, and tape joint failures around ceiling skylights in the rear building. This complaint, filed in July 2024, is currently noted as "Not Active" in the system. The building has a history of parking-related issues in the surrounding area, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between January and September 2024. The property underwent routine exterior inspections, with a violation for an illegal unit in the basement reported in 1996 and resolved by 2007, and a single housing inspection in December 2000 that was promptly resolved. While most historical permits and complaints indicate proper maintenance and upgrading of the building systems, the recent drywall-related issues may warrant attention to ensure continued resident comfort and safety.

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Risk rating

How 45-49 Oakwood 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
36th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 511 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.0%
Moderate concern 24.2%
Severe concern 20.8%
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

45-49 Oakwood St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Jul 11
Date last observed: 22-apr-24; time last observed: 5 pm; floor: ground; unit: behind mai; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; structural problems; other building; ; additional information: i was hired to perform cosmetic remodel and paint work at aforementioned location. main work detail to address was failures of interior drywall details. beads and tape joint cracking and general failures. many screw pops and loose drywall board that was no longer or never fitted tight to framing. my discovery as a drywall expert concluded the metal corner beads wrapping ceiling skylights, 5 locations, had minimal or no fasteners. they were suspended in compound only and were all cracking loose. efforts to add mechanical fasteners(proper length screws) was unsuccessful because no substantive framing could be located at those details. information communicated to client with no response(client left town when work commenced). repairs made w
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintJul 11
Date last observed: 22-apr-24; time last observed: 5 pm; floor: ground; unit: behind mai; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; structural problems; other building; ; additional information: i was hired to perform cosmetic remodel and paint work at aforementioned location. main work detail to address was failures of interior drywall details. beads and tape joint cracking and general failures. many screw pops and loose drywall board that was no longer or never fitted tight to framing. my discovery as a drywall expert concluded the metal corner beads wrapping ceiling skylights, 5 locations, had minimal or no fasteners. they were suspended in compound only and were all cracking loose. efforts to add mechanical fasteners(proper length screws) was unsuccessful because no substantive framing could be located at those details. information communicated to client with no response(client left town when work commenced). repairs made w

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