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4127 Irving St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1797033 4 units · 2 fl · 1948

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4127 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 1948
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 built1948
Total area3,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1797033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Guterman Benjamin
Mailing address
5704 Teck St Fair Oaks CA 95628
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The four-unit apartment building at 4127 Irving Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Benjamin Guterman, has undergone several significant renovations since its 1948 construction. Most notably, in June 2024, substantial updates were completed in Units 1 and 4, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work, with total costs around $50,000. The building has seen various improvements over the years, including a reroofing project in 2009 ($17,600), the installation of four furnaces in 2011, and a comprehensive electrical service upgrade in 2008. However, there are serious ongoing concerns about the property's maintenance and renovation practices. Recent complaints from May 2024 allege unauthorized construction work, including unpermitted electrical and plumbing installations, unsafe work conditions, and debris blocking exits. The building has a history of violations, with a significant cluster of fire safety and maintenance issues documented in 2002, including problems with fire extinguishers, gas shutoff tools, water heater and furnace vents, and smoke detectors, all of which were reportedly abated by June 2002. While these historical violations were resolved, the recent complaints suggest a pattern of code compliance issues may have resumed.

The property's infrastructure has received attention over the years, with various permits showing maintenance work ranging from sidewalk repairs in 2004 to efforts to bring the building up to code in 1984. The recent building complaints, which remain active as of October 2023, raise serious concerns about current safety practices, including allegations of unlicensed contractors, hazardous work conditions, and improper waste disposal. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to parking issues, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 4127 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
28th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 455 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.7%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 28.5%
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

4127 Irving St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 10
Unit #1: kitchen remodel, bath remodel. electrical upgrade. unit #4: bath remodel.
$23,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 10
2 toilet / 2 bathtubs / 2 bathroom remodels @ unit 1 & 4. & kitchen remodel in unit 1.

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