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47 Vesta St

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5404043 2 units · 1 fl · 1965

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 Silver Terrace — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 47 Vesta 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 1965
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1965
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
Floors1
Year built1965
Total area3,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5404043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
179 Hale St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
January 07, 2020

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, single-story residential building at 47 Vesta Street in Silver Terrace, owned by Zhong Johnny, has experienced several significant events in recent years that may impact resident experience. Most notably, there are two active building complaints (from May 2023 and June 2022) regarding unauthorized construction work inside the home and modifications not covered by permits, though these are not yet resolved. The property has undergone several major improvements, including a 400-amp electrical panel upgrade with new meters in October 2020, and multiple roofing projects in 1991, 1997, and 2006, suggesting regular maintenance of critical systems. Permits filed in 2022 for converting a carport to a garage and adding a roof deck have an uncertain current status, as the building complaints indicate possible work beyond the scope of these permits.

The building's history includes a past incident from 1997 regarding an unauthorized auto painting business in the residential area, though this is no longer active. Recent 311 calls from late 2023 to 2024 have primarily concerned street-related issues such as garbage, debris, and parking violations near the property, which while not directly related to the building's condition, may affect the neighborhood's overall environment. Of particular note is a tenant buyout recorded in March 2023, involving six tenants and a payment of $71,801.13, suggesting a significant change in tenancy status, though the current occupancy situation is not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 47 Vesta 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
14thpercentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 61 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
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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

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Neighborhood location

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
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

47 Vesta St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Feb 19
Install 4 receptacles and 4 lights for carport.
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