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1000 Judah St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1770020 13 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1000 Judah 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 1926
2 or more units
13 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
Units13
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,454 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1770020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chu Living Trust 1986
Mailing address
Wilson W Chu & Emmeline C C 1806 Funston Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The 13-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1000 Judah Street in the Inner Sunset, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by the Chu Living Trust 1986, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. Most recently, there has been significant concern about garbage and debris management in the vicinity, with multiple Recology calls between November 2024 and January 2025 reporting issues of overflowing city garbage cans and abandoned waste. The building has undergone some essential upgrades, including a bathroom and kitchen renovation in 2019 and boiler installation in 2014, though the boiler system has a concerning history, with complaints of loud noise resulting in a 911 call in 2014 and earlier repair issues noted in 2012.

The property has faced several serious maintenance and safety challenges, particularly between 2014-2018, including mold issues reported in January 2018, multiple complaints about unauthorized window installations in 2014, and concerns about an allegedly illegal street-level unit with inadequate lighting. Fire safety has been another area requiring attention, with violations noted for the alarm system in 2018 and related complaints in 2022, though most fire-related concerns were either resolved or found to have no merit. Historical records show the building underwent roof work in 1998 and has been subjected to routine housing inspections in 1999 and 2002. While some problems appear to have been addressed, such as the boiler replacement in 2014 and various repair permits, the recent pattern of debris issues around the property suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1000 Judah 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
3th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1448 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.2%
Moderate concern 44.2%
Severe concern 46.5%
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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The story over time

1000 Judah St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 05 Serious
Building violation
An onsite reinspection is not needed to clear this notice. submit the completed affidavits to the inspector.
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 05
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