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250 Irving St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1752013 9 units · 3 fl · 1921

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
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 250 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 1921
2 or more units
9 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.

Building characteristics
Units9
Floors3
Year built1921
Total area8,190 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1752013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abraham Newman Trust
Mailing address
Laurel Realty 294 29Th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
082718

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 250 Irving Street in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Abraham Newman Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its 1921 construction. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (Tier 3) at a cost of $95,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has maintained its fire safety systems, with a voluntary fire system replacement in 2017 including new control panels and smoke detection equipment, along with a backflow assembly replacement and electrical upgrades. Multiple building violations were recorded in December 2016 related to fire safety, heating, and interior surfaces, though all were resolved by January 2017. Since then, there have been routine fire safety inspections in 2021 and 2023, with the most recent fire exit maintenance complaint in October 2023 being promptly corrected.

The building has experienced some recurring issues with interior conditions, as evidenced by multiple tenant complaints. In 2017, there were reports of structural problems and inadequate heating systems, while earlier complaints from 2016 noted issues with wall damage, flooring, and ventilation. More recently, there is an active complaint from February 2024 regarding peeling exterior paint. The property management has undertaken various maintenance projects over the years, including window replacements, reroofing, and compliance with lead paint regulations. Recent 311 calls (December 2024 - January 2025) indicate ongoing concerns with garbage disposal and debris management in the vicinity of the building, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions or management. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both routine upkeep and addressing violations, with most issues being resolved in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 250 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
9th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1359 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.4%
Moderate concern 51.8%
Severe concern 27.9%
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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The story over time

250 Irving St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 08
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
311 RequestMay 06
Fire alarm system

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