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1165-1167 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0145001 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
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 1165-1167 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 1913
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area2,008 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0145001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Family Trust
Mailing address
Chuen Yi & Shiu Yee Chan, T 447 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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1167 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1165 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The Chan Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 1165-1167 Kearny Street in Telegraph Hill, which was constructed in 1913. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decade. In 2012, multiple violations were recorded regarding weatherproofing and lead paint hazards on the building's siding, with complaints filed about inadequate containment and surface preparation during remediation efforts. These violations were officially abated by August 2012. Additionally, a reroofing project from 1997 is noted as having expired, though it's unclear if this work was subsequently completed.

The building has a history of addressing safety system requirements, including three fire-related incidents in recent years—two involving malfunctioning smoke detectors and one related to emergency medical services, none of which resulted in civilian injuries. Recent activity at the property has focused on exterior maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in early 2025 reporting various types of street cleaning needs, primarily related to abandoned debris and furniture near the building's vicinity. Two street space permits were issued in July 2012, and more recently, a sidewalk change permit was approved. Historical complaints from 2002 indicated issues with basement rental units and waste disposal, though these problems appear to have been resolved as they are no longer noted in recent records.

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Risk rating

How 1165-1167 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
76th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.5%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 4.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1165-1167 Kearny St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 02
Not offensive
sidewalk in front of property
311 RequestFeb 28
Garbage and debris

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