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1440-1442 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1774023 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1440-1442 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 1947
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,264 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1774023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Dennis & Sun Moy Lum 3826 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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1440 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1442 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1440-1442 Judah Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood, currently owned by the Lum Family Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and structural issues since its construction in 1947. Most concerning are recent health and safety violations from September 2023, which remain active and include rodent infestation, damaged ceilings, and missing safety equipment related to carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. These violations were documented through a formal complaint that appears to have prompted serious regulatory attention, including first and second Notices of Violation (NOVs) and a Final Warning Letter between September and October 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows various repairs and improvements over the years, including a 2007 reroofing project costing $2,200, window replacements in 1997, and stucco replacement in 1990. A more serious complaint from 1996-1997 reported lack of heat, cold water issues, bathroom usability problems, and ventilation concerns, though these were ultimately resolved by late 1997. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to general street cleaning and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, rather than direct building concerns, while specifically mentioning abandoned vehicles, hazardous materials, and graffiti on nearby transit infrastructure. The property appears to have received regular maintenance attention over the decades, but the recent cluster of health and safety violations suggests current significant habitability challenges that require ongoing monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 1440-1442 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

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
15thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 692 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1440-1442 Judah St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 07
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20
311 RequestJan 25
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