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4526 Irving St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1704021 3 units · 2 fl · 2004

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Outer Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4526 Irving 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 2004
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2004
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built2004
Total area5,802 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1704021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1078 Huron Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
May 28, 2004

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 4526 Irving Street in the Outer Sunset, owned by Susanna Shui Ying Kwong Rev, was constructed in 2004 and consists of two stories. The property has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, including a complete re-roofing project in July 2023 costing $37,000, installation of a fire alarm system and sprinkler system during construction in 2004 and 2003 respectively, and a plumbing upgrade in 2014 involving a 3/4" bypass assembly installation. The building's original construction in 2002-2004 included comprehensive electrical work, with the installation of multiple electrical systems including 65 lights, 38 switches, 100 receptacles, and various appliance connections.

Recently, there has been one active building complaint from February 2023 regarding construction work involving grinding operations that reportedly created sparks and noise affecting neighboring properties. There has also been a pattern of parking enforcement issues, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways recorded between September and November 2024, though many of these were invalid due to incomplete reporting information. An operational business complaint was filed regarding the charging of Bird Scooters and delivery operations from the property, though this was listed as informational in the planning records. The building has experienced one documented fire incident related to cooking, though it was contained with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 4526 Irving 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
36thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 404 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4526 Irving St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 27
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$18,300 · Complete
Electrical PermitMar 19
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet

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