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1351-1355 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0115002 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 1351-1355 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 1909
2 or more units
3 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 1909
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area1,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0115002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Adrian V Mendes/vyn R Arnol 1048 O'Neill Ave Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
November 18, 2009

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1353 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1351 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1355 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1351-1355 Kearny Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Adrian V Mendes and Vyn R Arnol, has a documented history dating back to its 1909 construction. The building experienced significant fire-related incidents in 2001 and 2006, notably suffering exterior wall and parapet damage in 2001 due to a fire from an adjacent building, which required subsequent repairs. The 2001 incident triggered a series of fire safety violations that were resolved between 2001 and 2006, including requirements for fire extinguishers and inspections of wood stairs and decks. Building maintenance work has been carried out periodically, including stair repairs in 2011, siding and door replacement in 2001, and a 1999 roofing project. The most recent building permit activity was recorded in 2017 for final inspections related to earlier stair repairs. Multiple routine housing inspections were conducted between 2001 and 2006, with all issues addressed and marked as not active.

The building's more recent history (2018-2020) shows minimal issues directly related to the property itself, with only one recorded service request in 2020 regarding abandoned property matters through Recology. External matters documented through 311 calls primarily relate to general street maintenance and parking issues, including a 2018 report of an abandoned vehicle and a 2010 general cleaning request, neither of which directly impacted the building's residential operations. The property's documented history shows consistent attention to building maintenance and prompt resolution of safety-related issues, particularly following the fire incidents that occurred early in the 2000s.

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Risk rating

How 1351-1355 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
48thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 356 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1351-1355 Kearny St event timeline

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311 Request Nov 24
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