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126-128 Irving St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1751011 2 units · 2 fl · 1978

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 126-128 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 1978
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1978
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1751011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Zeng Jim & Mui Chun Yip Tru 126 Irving St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
March 24, 1994

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126 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
128 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 126-128 Irving Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1978, currently owned by the Zeng Family Trust. The building's maintenance record shows significant attention to roofing, with two $4,250 reroofing projects permitted in August 2007, and an earlier ground floor alteration completed in October 1994 at a cost of $10,000. More concerning are the documented moisture issues affecting the property, with three separate reports of water-related problems: two complaints in September 2014 regarding pet urine and mold in carpets, and an earlier report from July 2011 about improperly sealed windows and bathroom skylight-related mold issues, though the 2011 complaint was officially abated within four days.

The property has experienced several incidents in recent years, including a mojor graffiti incident in the area around 2014-2017, with multiple reports of graffiti on transit shelters, poles, and other surfaces. The most recent building-related service calls have been minimal and primarily concerned with illegal postings, including a closed case in October 2023, and a resolved case in July 2023 regarding graffiti on a signal box. While the illegal postings and graffiti issues have been addressed promptly by various city departments, the historical moisture and mold problems from 2011 and 2014 warrant attention to the building's past maintenance challenges. The most recent building permits and service calls suggest regular upkeep of exterior features and prompt response to local maintenance issues, though there are no recent records indicating similar moisture-related problems have recurred.

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Risk rating

How 126-128 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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