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1042-1048 Irving St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1739025 9 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1042-1048 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 1914
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area4,918 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1739025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Clark Leong
Mailing address
1555 28th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050514

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1046 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1048 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1044 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1042 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building at 1042-1048 Irving Street in the Inner Sunset, owned by Fong Clark Leong, has undergone several significant changes and improvements since its construction in 1914. Recent activity includes a completed conversion of a previously vacant B occupancy space to a convenience store in December 2024, following a withdrawn attempt to convert it to a limited restaurant in September 2023. Notable accessibility improvements were made in 2022 with the installation of an ADA-compliant front door and toilet room at 1046 Irving Street, along with new bathroom facilities that same year. The building has maintained its infrastructure through regular maintenance, including multiple roofing projects, the most recent completed in 2019 at a cost of $23,000, and a substantial electrical system upgrade in 2008 that added additional circuits and upgraded the main service.

The property has experienced some maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most concerning incidents occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic period in 2020-2021, including a blocked exit in the common areas and reported rodent/insect infestation, though both were marked as "No Merit" or "Condition Corrected." Graffiti has been a recurring issue, with multiple incidents reported between 2022-2023. Historical records show some building code violations in 2000 regarding smoke detectors and gas meter instructions, which were promptly addressed. Fire safety inspections from 2010-2021 revealed various concerns about extinguishers and alarm systems, all of which were resolved through corrective actions. The building's systems have been regularly updated and maintained, with significant improvements to accessibility, electrical infrastructure, and safety features over the past two decades.

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Risk rating

How 1042-1048 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

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
6th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1403 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.9%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 58.0%
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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1042-1048 Irving St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Aug 14
Replace water supply pipe or sewer pipe if need while remodel bathroom. replace shower panel.
Issued
Electrical PermitAug 14
Replace electrical wire if need while remodel the bathroom.

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