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1401-1405 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104009 11 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1401-1405 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 1907
2 or more units
11 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 1907
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area7,396 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
955 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
February 29, 2012

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Included addresses

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408 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
402 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1405 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
400 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1403 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1401 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The Telegraph Hill Apartments is a three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building built in 1907, currently owned by Telegraph Hill Apartments L. The building has undergone several significant fire safety upgrades in recent years, with the most recent permit filed in July 2023 for fire system replacement and low-frequency horns upgrade to meet current fire safety codes. Previous fire safety improvements include a comprehensive fire system replacement in 2015-2016, including new control panels, smoke detectors, and pull stations. The building has experienced recurring fire safety maintenance needs, with multiple fire alarm system and sprinkler system complaints recorded between 2016 and 2024, though all were ultimately resolved.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly in the early 2010s when multiple complaints were filed regarding exterior conditions including peeling paint, stucco deterioration, and potential lead paint concerns. These issues were addressed by September 2012. More recent complaints include a September 2021 report of plumbing and window issues, and a September 2024 complaint about inadequate first-floor lighting. The building underwent substantial interior remodeling of units 1403 and 1405 in 2011, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and also had a significant reroofing project completed in 1995. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned street-level maintenance issues, including sidewalk defects and waste removal, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1401-1405 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1401-1405 Kearny St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 17
Blocked sidewalk
lime standing scooter
311 RequestJun 24
Blocked sidewalk

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