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4725 Irving St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1803001B 9 units · 3 fl · 1959

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Sunset — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4725 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 1959
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1959
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area9,473 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1803001B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Walter L & Mary E Kiner, Tr 1410 Portola Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
October 29, 2021

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story apartment building at 4725 Irving Street in the Outer Sunset, owned by Walter L. and Mary E. Kiner, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1959. The property completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2016 (Tier 4) at a cost of $100,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Major infrastructure upgrades were performed between 2019 and 2021, including the addition of an ADU in 2019 ($80,000), comprehensive fire safety improvements in 2020 ($18,500), and a ground-floor sprinkler system installation ($25,000). Recent unit renovations include completed kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units 6 (2023) and 2 (2021), with corresponding plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The building has maintained its safety systems with regular updates, including a new fire alarm system installation in 2020 to meet current codes, though it did receive a fire violation in July 2021 that was later rescinded. Historical building complaints from 2000-2011 included issues with fire safety equipment, damaged walls, and egress obstructions, all of which were resolved by the end of November 2000. More recent maintenance issues have been minimal, with some sewer odor complaints in 2023 and periodic reports of illegal postings. The property's maintenance history shows consistent attention to both unit improvements and building safety requirements, with the majority of recent work focusing on individual unit upgrades and system modernization rather than addressing major structural or safety concerns. The building's proper documentation and permit history suggest active management and compliance with city regulations, particularly regarding seismic safety and fire systems.

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Risk rating

How 4725 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

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
2ndpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 619 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4725 Irving St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Apr 24
Work category: 1p; plumbing work; one bathroom remodel and one shower pan.
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 18
Unit #6 new plugs and switches

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