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1443-1445 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104004 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1443-1445 Kearny 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 1915
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area1,938 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0104004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cass Calder Smith Trust 201
Mailing address
Cass Calder Smith Trustee 44 Mclea Ct San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
121400

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1443 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1445 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1443-1445 Kearny Street, located in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1915 and currently owned by the Cass Calder Smith Trust 201. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably the installation of a solar system in 2022 consisting of nine roof-mounted PV modules with a total rating of 3.6 kW, demonstrating an investment in sustainable energy. Historical records show various structural modifications to existing walls in 1996-1997, followed by window replacements in 2004 involving six new windows, including some in the front facade.

The building's maintenance history shows primarily routine issues, with one notable incident of a sewage backup in 2016 that was promptly resolved. The property has experienced multiple instances of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2011 and 2016, though none posed any direct impact on the building itself. A significant planning proposal was made in 2015-2016 for the construction of a four-story rear addition with a third dwelling unit, which was ultimately disapproved, though variations for the third unit were approved. The most recent service call in September 2023 was regarding street cleaning, which was resolved. While the building has had its share of typical urban maintenance issues, there are no records of any serious safety concerns or persistent problems affecting resident quality of life.

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Risk rating

How 1443-1445 Kearny 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
69th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 212 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.1%
Moderate concern 7.5%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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1443-1445 Kearny St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 19
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestDec 18
Garbage and debris

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