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2945 Irving St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1785034 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2945 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 1960
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area3,456 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1785034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Law Victor
Mailing address
521 18th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
100595

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2945 Irving Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood, currently owned by Victor Law, was constructed in 1960 and has experienced several notable events throughout its history. Most recently, in May 2024, a significant reroofing project costing $24,800 was permitted. The building has faced several serious structural issues, particularly in 2018 when there were problems with a retaining wall that endangered both the property and adjacent neighbor's foundation, resulting in multiple required retrofits, emergency shoring work, and ongoing monitoring. A cluster of violations from late 2002 related to fire safety issues, including smoke detectors, egress obstruction, and gas shutoff tools, were all adequately addressed by December 2002. The property has also experienced various maintenance and housing quality issues over the years, including complaints about mold and mildew (2016), bathroom ventilation problems and dry rot windows (1999), and unauthorized auto body repair in the garage (1994).

Recent municipal service calls near the property (2020-2024) indicate ongoing maintenance needs in the vicinity, though these are primarily street and sidewalk-related issues such as pavement defects and sanitation concerns, rather than problems directly related to the building itself. Planning records show efforts to address the 2018 retaining wall violation through permitted work to rebuild the wall to comply with city requirements. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of addressing violations and permits relatively promptly, as evidenced by the 2002 fire safety violations being resolved within approximately one month, and the current progress on the 2024 reroofing project.

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Risk rating

How 2945 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
41th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 480 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.6%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 19.0%
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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The story over time

2945 Irving St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit May 08
Reroof
$24,800 · Issued

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