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1454-1456 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0105031 2 units · 4 fl · 1915

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1454-1456 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.

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 1915
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
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area2,275 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0105031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yasso James H & Sandrajo Bu 9703 Merriweather Ct Granite Bay CA 95746
Last sale
April 12, 2013

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1456 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1454 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1454-1456 Kearny Street is a 4-story multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, consisting of two units and owned by the Yasso Revocable Trust. Originally built in 1915, this flats and duplex building underwent significant renovations following a fire incident in 2004 that required extensive repairs costing $600,000 to address the fire damage structure. The most recent substantial renovation work was completed in 2013, valued at $100,000, which included bathroom remodels, wall modifications, and electrical upgrades to both units at 1456 Kearny Street. This renovation also featured the installation of a new residential hydraulic elevator.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety concerns that were addressed, notably a series of violations documented in late 2000 related to water damage, building safety, and egress obstructions, all of which were abated by July 2001. The property received updates to its infrastructure during the early 2000s, including new 200-amp electrical service installation and wiring for the elevator. Since the 2013 renovations, there have been no major building code violations or safety concerns on record. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved routine urban maintenance issues such as street cleaning, graffiti removal, and garbage debris reports, with the most recent 311 calls in 2024 being related to sidewalk cleaning and debris removal.

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Risk rating

How 1454-1456 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
92ndpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 55 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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 floors

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

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1454-1456 Kearny St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 11
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots

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