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820-822 Irving St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1741021 2 units · 2 fl · 1936

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 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 820-822 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 1936
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
Floors2
Year built1936
Total area3,596 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1741021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chestnut I-San Francisco Ll
Mailing address
34 Alamo Sq Ste 200 Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
040419

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822 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
820 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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AI summary

The property at 820-822 Irving St is a two-story multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1936 and managed by Chestnut I-san Francisco Ll. The building has undergone numerous improvements over the past decade, with significant recent work focused on fire safety and kitchen operations, including the installation of a kitchen hood fire suppression system in 2022 ($5,280) and a kitchen exhaust fan replacement for the restaurant that same year ($15,000). In 2020, a complete reroofing project was completed at a cost of $22,850. The property has experienced several notable issues, particularly during 2008-2009 when multiple building violations were documented, including problems with plumbing, interior surfaces, windows, doors, and lead paint hazards, all of which were finally abated in November 2009. More recently, in 2022, there was a complaint regarding unattended electricity and garbage that was considered a fire hazard, though this was ultimately marked as not active.

The property has a history of compliance inspections and improvements to maintain safety standards, including the installation of smoke detectors and various building repairs. The restaurant space, formerly occupied by Patxi's Pizza, underwent significant renovations in 2011 ($112,000) including interior improvements and equipment upgrades. Recent maintenance work has focused on building safety systems, such as fire suppression systems and electrical upgrades, with the most recent significant permit activity being the removal of a backflow prevention valve in October 2023. The building has experienced various issues with shared space management and environmental concerns in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding parklet management, garbage, and debris, though most of these cases were resolved. While there have been several fire-related incidents and complaints over the years, they were generally addressed promptly, with the most recent fire complaints in December 2022 being found to have no merit. The building's ownership and management have actively pursued necessary permits and improvements to remain compliant with city regulations, though there have been instances of unpermitted work that required subsequent remediation.

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Risk rating

How 820-822 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
42th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 866 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.1%
Moderate concern 38.9%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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820-822 Irving St event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Oct 30
Remove backflow prevention valve, serial # w369746.
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