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1425-1431 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104007 12 units · 3 fl · 1913

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
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.

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 1425-1431 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 1913
2 or more units
12 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 1913
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area7,438 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mehan John & Tina 145 Poplar Dr Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
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1425 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1431 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1429 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1427 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1425-1431 Kearny St in Telegraph Hill, owned by Mehan Properties LLC, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1913. Most notably, the building completed a $120,000 soft-story retrofit in 2017 to comply with the 2016 San Francisco Building Earthquake Safety Code, including the installation of steel moment frames, plywood shearwalls, and new foundations. The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with complaints about alarm systems and extinguishers between 2017 and 2022, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon follow-up inspections.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in the mid-2000s. A 2007 complaint documented multiple interior issues including floor covering problems, heating system deficiencies, and security concerns. The building underwent a significant renovation in 2006-2007 to address these violations, which also included repairs to wood stairs and window assemblies. In 1996, there was a serious incident involving a balcony collapse, though this was swiftly addressed within a month. More recent history shows relatively fewer internal building issues, with most recent concerns being about fire safety systems, a construction noise complaint in 2024, and routine sidewalk maintenance matters. The building's exterior maintenance has required attention, with records showing various sidewalk and pavement defects being reported and resolved between 2019 and 2024. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building, with all required seismic improvements completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued.

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Risk rating

How 1425-1431 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

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
7thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
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

1425-1431 Kearny St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk other
311 RequestJun 08
Damaging property

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