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1124-1126 Elm St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0753014A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Western Addition
Above average
avg 5.1
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1124-1126 Elm 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1900
Total area1,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0753014A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chuku Chinedu L & Catherine
Mailing address
1124-26 Elm St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
091598

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1126 Elm St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1124 Elm St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1124-1126 Elm Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, owned by Chuku Chinedu L & Catherine and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple compliance issues over the years. Most notably, there is an active building complaint filed in August 2017 regarding unpermitted construction at the front of the building, including the installation of a new door, excavation of the front sidewalk, and modifications to the foundation - violations of San Francisco Building Code sections 103A and 102A.3. Historical issues include a sequence of roofing problems in early 2003 that resulted in complaints about roof leaks and mold/mildew, leading to a reroofing project that cost $2,800. Older records show other necessary repairs, including street space and sidewalk work in 2018 and stair repairs in 1997.

The building's maintenance history includes the installation of an 80% efficient Payne furnace in 2015, though this permit has expired. While the property has experienced various issues over time, ranging from maintenance concerns to permit violations, there have been no reported safety violations that would suggest immediate risk to residents. Recent activity at the property (2021-2024) has primarily consisted of parking-related incidents in the vicinity of the building, including multiple reports of illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and parking enforcement calls, though these external issues do not directly impact the building's habitability or safety.

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Risk rating

How 1124-1126 Elm 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
77th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.0%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 5.2%
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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1124-1126 Elm St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 17
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human waste or urine

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