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1042-1046 Kearny St

Financial District North, SF 94133 0163021 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1042-1046 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
BDWY
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 built1907
Total area4,092 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0163021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Crotti Agostino
Mailing address
1042 Kearny St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
101994

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1046 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1042 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1042-1046 Kearny St is a two-story mixed-use building located in the Financial District North neighborhood, featuring two residential units and ground-floor commercial space. Built in 1907 and currently owned by Agostino Crotti, the building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a reroofing project in 2015 costing $9,700, the installation of aluminum windows in 1990, and parapet reinforcement work in 1986. Noteworthy safety and accessibility upgrades include the completion of a UL 300 fire system installation in 2009 and a seismic retrofit in 1998.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2020 and 2024, including recent violations in September 2024 related to fire extinguisher servicing. There have also been three false fire alarms recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Accessibility concerns were raised in 2005 when a wheelchair user filed a complaint about six steps at the entry, and there have been several complaints about unauthorized construction work, including a 2011 complaint about unpermitted remodeling. The property's commercial space, which houses Tommaso's Reistorante Italiano, has been subject to multiple fire code violations related to shared space usage between 2021 and 2024, though most were resolved or closed without merit. Recent municipal records from late 2024 show ongoing issues with illegal parking and street cleaning concerns, including reports of human waste, though these are primarily external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1042-1046 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
95th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 7 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

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 86.9%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 3.1%
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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1042-1046 Kearny St event timeline

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