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4850 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5322002 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Bayview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 4.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4850 3Rd 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5322002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4 Tioga Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
August 24, 1995

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 4850 3rd St in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Ahmad M. Abedelal, has a significant amount of historical data dating back to its 1908 construction. The building underwent several notable improvements in 2013, including a proposed $32,000 upgrade to replace windows and install an accessible entry door, though these permits ultimately expired. These improvements were accompanied by additional work for window decals ($1,500) and wall signage ($2,500). A comprehensive set of building violations was documented in September 2014, primarily addressing interior maintenance issues including damaged walls, floor coverings, cabinets, and inoperable appliances, along with safety concerns regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These violations were all officially abated by October 23, 2014. The property underwent a service conversion from overhead to underground electrical service in 2006.

More recent records from late 2024 to early 2025 indicate persistent issues with garbage and debris around the property, with multiple 311 calls regarding this matter, including some that remain open. There have been two documented fire-related incidents at or near the property, including a gas leak and a false alarm, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. Planning records note that the storefront windows were boarded up at some point, while current exterior conditions show graffiti issues on the public sidewalk that remains unresolved as of December 2024.

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Risk rating

How 4850 3Rd 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4850 3Rd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 04
Garbage and debris
refrigerator appliance
311 RequestJul 27
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