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1154-1174 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0144025 11 units · 2 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
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 1154-1174 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
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units11
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area7,231 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0144025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lai Laura Jung,trustee 357 Union St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1154 A Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1168 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1174 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1164 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1158 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1172 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1170 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1154 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1162 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1156 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1166 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1160 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit multi-family residential building at 1154-1174 Kearny Street, located in Telegraph Hill and owned by the Laura Jung Lai Revocable Trust, is a 2-story, 1909 structure that has undergone significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. The property has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program as a Tier 3 building, and achieved CFC certification. Recent major improvements include a $13,000 reroofing project in 2021, comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2020 (including wiring, outlet replacements, and a new subpanel), and a substantial fire safety system upgrade in 2020 that included fire alarm modifications and sprinkler monitoring. The building has also seen significant plumbing and electrical work in 2018-2019 related to the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system, furnace, kitchen, and bathroom facilities.

The building's history reveals several maintenance issues and compliance challenges, particularly between 2006-2015, including concerns about lead paint hazards, fire safety violations, and unpermitted modifications. Notable recent incidents include three complaints in 2019 regarding improper lead paint removal and containment, and a 2020 complaint about unpermitted demolition work. However, all current fire complaints from 2024 have been found to have "No Merit" upon investigation, and historical building violations related to lead paint and fire safety were abated by August 2018. The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking on adjacent sidewalks, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024, though these are external to the building itself. Recent maintenance appears to focus on system upgrades and compliance with safety requirements, suggesting improved management of building systems and prompt response to regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1154-1174 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
5thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 650 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
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

1154-1174 Kearny St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 12
Remodel (e) kitchen & one bathroom
Issued
Electrical PermitJun 12
Remodel (e) kitchen & one bathroom, upgrade electrical wiring & outlets, no of lights 6, switches 21, receptacles 6, fans 1, dishwashers 1, garbage disposals 1, microwaves 1, ranges 1, smoke detectors 2

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