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4525-4529 Irving St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1801044 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 4525-4529 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,293 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1801044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ferdon Elizabeth
Mailing address
717 W Olympic Blvd #1604 Los Angeles CA 90015
Last sale
011619

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4525 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
4529 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
4527 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 4525-4529 Irving Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Elizabeth Ferdon. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most recent major work occurring between 2009-2010, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, roof repairs, and electrical upgrades. Notable improvements during this period included the installation of new wiring, smoke detectors, and plumbing fixtures. A concerning pattern of water-related issues emerged in the early 2000s, with complaints about roof leaks, collapsed ceilings, and drainage problems, though these were generally addressed within a few months to a year. The building also experienced a significant security and safety incident in December 2001, which resulted in multiple violations that were abated by February 2002, including issues with smoke detectors, stair handrails, fire extinguishers, and various building maintenance concerns.

Recent history shows active property management, with several permits for maintenance and improvements, including a gas furnace replacement in 2008 and various interior upgrades. The building has undergone several responses to 311 calls regarding property management matters, primarily focusing on waste management and parking issues in recent years, though these are external to the building's structural integrity or habitability. A tenant buyout occurred in February 2023, for $30,000, though details about the specific unit or circumstances were not provided in the records. The most recent building-related complaints and violations appear to have been promptly addressed, with no active violations on record as of October 2023, suggesting improved maintenance standards in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 4525-4529 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
19th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 512 are predicted to be safer.

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.5%
Moderate concern 46.9%
Severe concern 12.6%
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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4525-4529 Irving St event timeline

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

2023
Tenant Buyout Feb 01
Tenant buyout · $30,000
1 tenant(s)

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