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936-938 Irving St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1740024 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 936-938 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 1904
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,253 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1740024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dhb Sacramento Plaza Llc
Mailing address
3721 E Slauson Ave Maywood CA 90270
Last sale
020514

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938 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
936 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 936-938 Irving Street is a 3-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building with a ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Dhb Sacramento Plaza Llc. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple compliance challenges over the years. In 2004, major renovations were attempted including a 3rd-floor extension into the rear garden area and kitchen/bathroom remodels with an estimated cost of $65,000, though this permit ultimately expired. This period was marked by construction complaints from neighbors regarding continuous noise and expired permits between 2003-2004, including a reported case of possible illegal construction and rooming house conversion in 1994.

The building's systems received substantial upgrades between 2005-2007, including electrical improvements with 100-200 amp service upgrades, complete rewiring of certain areas, and plumbing work such as shower pan installation. A significant safety incident occurred in June 2007 when gas odors were reported in the entry hall and living room, though this issue was resolved within weeks. More recent concerns include a complaint from June 2023 regarding the building being classified as a vacant commercial/business structure. The property has also experienced recurring issues with street trees causing sidewalk damage, as reported in several 2021 calls to the Department of Public Works. While the building appears to have maintained compliance with major safety requirements since 2007, the history of expired permits and construction-related complaints during the early 2000s represents the most significant period of regulatory challenges for the property.

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Risk rating

How 936-938 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
20th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1194 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.7%
Moderate concern 36.9%
Severe concern 9.5%
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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936-938 Irving St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Feb 24
Date last observed: 20-feb-26; time last observed: 1/20/2026; floor: exterior /; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: down spout on exterior front building drains directly to sidewalk. water flooding sidewalk and adjacent buildings;
Plumbing Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintFeb 24
Commercial downspout draining directly to street. supposed to be underground

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