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1052-1054 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0143014 2 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 1052-1054 Montgomery 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 1906
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 1906
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
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area1,815 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0143014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Hodskins Kathleen Kendrick 1054 Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
October 19, 2021

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1054 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1052 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1052-1054 Montgomery St in Telegraph Hill, owned by Christine Kendrick, has undergone significant renovations and faced several compliance challenges since 2022. Built in 1906, the duplex structure has seen major updates in recent years, including the installation of a roof deck ($25,000) in 2022, window and door replacements on the first and second floors ($5,000), and crucial repairs to back stairs in response to violations ($2,500). In 2023, the property completed several important improvements, including furnace replacement, plumbing corrections, and electrical upgrades. The building experienced three notable violation cases in 2022-2023, with the most recent occurring in April 2023 regarding unauthorized construction, which was resolved by October 2023 through proper permitting and corrections involving sheetrock work in the laundry area and water heater installation.

The property has maintained active compliance efforts, with multiple permits issued in 2023 for various improvements, including laundry room modifications and code violation corrections. Historical records show earlier improvements from 2006-2007, including comprehensive electrical upgrades, bathroom renovations, and repiping work on the top floor bathroom. The building's maintenance history indicates regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the current ownership, although there were significant construction activity complaints in 2022 related to unauthorized exterior stairway installation, which were promptly addressed through proper permitting processes. While there have been numerous reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity (between 2021-2024), these are unrelated to building conditions and appear to be routine street maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1052-1054 Montgomery 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
28thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 492 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1052-1054 Montgomery St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Nov 21
Abandoned vehicle - car4door
Grey - Mazda - Unknown - 7NXN201
Electrical PermitSep 22
Installation of light switches in the laundry room.

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