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1127-1133 Kearny St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0145005 10 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
19
FewerMore

This building has 19 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1127-1133 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 1907
2 or more units
10 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 1907
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area6,244 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0145005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
May 12, 2016

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1133 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1127 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1127-1133 Kearny Street in Telegraph Hill has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building completed a voluntary soft-story retrofit in 2019, enhancing its seismic safety. Recent maintenance issues have included a 2023 complaint about missing stairway handrails to storage spaces, which was addressed promptly in March 2024. The building has seen substantial unit improvements, with multiple apartments (Units 1, 2, and 5) receiving complete renovations of kitchens and bathrooms between 2016-2021, including the installation of washer/dryer facilities. Two permits for adding ADUs in the first-floor parking area were filed in October 2020 but currently show as filed and not completed.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and moisture issues. Two separate complaints about lack of heat and mold problems were reported in February 2015, and a recent complaint in October 2023 also mentioned mold, damaged sink, and heating issues. The building has been subject to regulatory scrutiny, with multiple fire safety violations recorded between 2002 and 2022, including issues with fire escape ladders and extinguishers, though most have been resolved. Recent 311 calls in late 2024 have primarily concerned blocked sidewalks and garbage issues outside the building. Historical records show regular housing inspections, and all documented violations have been marked as not active, suggesting compliance with required corrections. The building's fire incident history shows no civilian injuries, with most incidents being false alarms or minor cooking-related events.

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Risk rating

How 1127-1133 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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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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1127-1133 Kearny St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 20
Garbage and debris

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