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801-809 Kearny St

Financial District North, SF 94133 0194005A 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Financial District North — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

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 801-809 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CCB
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 1908
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0194005A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Angela Shen, Ttee 5 Pear Ct Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
November 09, 2010

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805 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
801 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
809 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit building at 801-809 Kearny Street, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Kawasaki Trust, has experienced significant commercial space activity over the past decade. The property underwent major renovations in 2015-2016, including restaurant interior remodeling, fire suppression system upgrades, and plumbing improvements, with work totaling approximately $110,000. The building's commercial space has experienced recurring vacant storefront issues, with the most recent complaint filed in November 2023, though previous violations for vacant storefront compliance were resolved in 2022. Concerns about the building's habitability were prominent in 2010, when violations were recorded regarding unauthorized residential occupancy on the second floor, including safety concerns about emergency egress, heating, smoke detectors, and fire-resistant materials.

The building has a documented history of fire safety system activations, though most were false alarms or system malfunctions. Two fire-related complaints were filed, one in 2024 regarding blocked exits (resolved) and another in 2020 regarding alarm systems (corrected). The property's maintenance history shows regular updates to building systems, including the installation of new AC units in 2012 and a comprehensive fire sprinkler system installation in 2011. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 primarily concern street-level maintenance issues, including garbage collection and graffiti, which are not directly related to building conditions. Planning records indicate various proposals for the property, including discussions of potential vertical expansion and concerns about formula retail establishment status, though most recent applications have been withdrawn or closed without approval.

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Risk rating

How 801-809 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 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
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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801-809 Kearny St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Blocked sidewalk
spin standing scooter
311 RequestJul 23
Garbage and debris

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