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1045-1047 Tennessee St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4108014A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Central Waterfront/Dogpatch — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1045-1047 Tennessee 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
RH3
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 area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4108014A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1047 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale

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1045 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1047 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1045-1047 Tennessee Street is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Lilton Powell Jr. Recent maintenance work includes a significant window replacement project in 2021 (though the permit status remains filed), and a completed $20,000 project in 2019 for replacing the rear egress deck and stairs. The building has experienced several maintenance and security issues over the past two years, with the most significant being a sewage back-up incident in August 2024 that was promptly resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. Multiple reports of graffiti on the building were recorded in 2023-2024, along with various street-related issues such as illegal parking, a pavement defect, and general cleaning needs. The property has a history of proper maintenance work being performed, including reroofing in 1997 and other projects in the early 1980s, though some permits from that era were cancelled.

Most recently, the building experienced five graffiti incidents between 2023-2024, three of which were specifically on the commercial portion of the building, and one sewage back-up incident in 2024. Several 311 calls regarding the property have been resolved, including a Christmas tree removal in early 2023 and various parking and street cleaning issues. The rear egress deck and stair replacement project from 2019 required multiple approvals, including an Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness and a Variance application, which were ultimately granted and completed. The property continues to be actively managed, with most issues being promptly addressed through appropriate city services and permits.

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Risk rating

How 1045-1047 Tennessee 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1045-1047 Tennessee St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
Parking on sidewalk
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