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1485 Silver Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5882004 2 units · 2 fl · 1970

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 Portola — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1485 Silver Ave 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 1970
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 1970
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 built1970
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5882004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1485 - 1487 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
June 20, 2002

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 1485 Silver Avenue in the Portola neighborhood, owned by Rafael Munoz, has experienced several notable maintenance and renovation activities since its construction in 1970. Most recently, in December 2024, a reroofing project was completed at a cost of $11,500, following a more significant kitchen renovation in 2022 that addressed water damage and included comprehensive electrical updates such as new rewiring and a subpanel installation, valued at $25,000. The building has a documented history of plumbing issues, particularly in early 2021, with multiple sewer-related problems including backups and repair work that required several service calls. Earlier maintenance records show roofing work was performed in 1994, ceiling repairs in 1995, and there was once a brief regulatory complaint in 1997 regarding unauthorized garage sales that was promptly resolved within two weeks.

The property has had various service calls and complaints in recent years, with the majority occurring in 2021-2024, though these primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning, parking disputes, and waste management, rather than internal building problems. Specific incidents of note include multiple sewer backup events in early 2021, which were all documented and resolved through PUC Sewer Operations. The building's infrastructure appears to have received regular maintenance attention, as evidenced by the recent roofing work and the comprehensive kitchen renovation that brought several systems up to current code requirements. The property's documented history shows that while there have been periodic issues requiring attention, particularly in the plumbing department, these problems have generally been addressed through appropriate channels and permits.

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Risk rating

How 1485 Silver Ave'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
45thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

1485 Silver Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Dec 16
Reroofing (no hot works)
$11,500 · Complete
311 RequestMay 29
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