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81-87 Iris Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1042013 4 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 81-87 Iris Ave 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 1948
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area4,264 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1042013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kawaguchi Hana
Mailing address
2040 Franklin St Apt 807 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
022020

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83 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
87 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
85 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
81 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 81-87 Iris Avenue in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, owned by Kawaguchi Hana and constructed in 1948, has undergone several significant upgrades and maintenance work over the years. Most notably, in 2018, the electrical system was substantially modernized with the installation of a 240-volt 200-amp underground electrical service with four meters. The property has received regular maintenance attention, including window replacements in 2003 (nine windows upgraded to paintable wood composite) and plumbing improvements such as water heater replacements in 2008 and 2010. In 2012, there was some controversy over unpermitted construction work related to bathroom renovations that generated complaints about noise and walkway access, though this was resolved within days and permits for similar work were subsequently obtained, including a bathroom remodel and associated electrical work. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including termite repairs and reroofing projects completed in the early 1990s.

Recent external issues have primarily involved infrastructure and public space concerns rather than building-specific problems, with documented cases of sidewalk defects (2018), parking violations (2019), and abandoned vehicles (2021) in the vicinity. The building has undergone regular routine housing inspections in 1999 and 2005 with no reported issues. Of particular note to current and prospective tenants is a buyout offer of $19,980 to two tenants at a nearby address (95 Iris Avenue) in 2019, though this is unrelated to the subject property and occurred at a different location. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep by ownership, with most recent improvements focused on modernizing key building systems.

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Risk rating

How 81-87 Iris Ave'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
41th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 160 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 72.5%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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81-87 Iris Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 11
Re-roofing no hot works
$27,000 · Complete

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