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4245 Judah St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1806042 9 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
Above average
avg 1.8
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4245 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 1959
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area6,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1806042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Curtiss Y Chan & Jadine S W
Mailing address
Curtiss Y Chan, Trustee Po Box 590842 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
120304

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 4245 Judah Street in the Outer Sunset, owned by Curtiss Y Chan & Jadine S W, was built in 1959 and has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues requiring attention. Most recently, in December 2023, the building underwent a $22,500 reroofing project, and prior to that, a rusting pole repair was completed in 2019 to address safety concerns. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints regarding fire escapes and extinguishers between 2016 and 2024, all of which were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon resolution. The building has undergone several significant repairs over the years, including rusting pole repairs in 2019, wood siding replacement in 2011, and multiple instances of dry rot remediation between 1996 and 2002.

Historical complaints reveal persistent maintenance challenges, particularly related to moisture and mold issues, with multiple reports of bathroom problems, water leaks, and mold between 1999 and 2004. There were also notable safety concerns in 2019 regarding stair safety, which appears to have been addressed. A pattern of fire safety violations is evident, with issues ranging from fire escape maintenance to extinguisher compliance, peaking in 2016 when violations were referred to hearing for an alarm system, extinguisher requirements, and exit storage concerns. The building's maintenance history shows attention to necessary repairs, with most issues being resolved through proper channels. Recent 311 calls from 2017 through 2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning and parking matters, rather than building-specific problems, suggesting improved recent management of the building's core maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 4245 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

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
3th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 613 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 severity forecast
No violation 14.7%
Moderate concern 24.7%
Severe concern 60.7%
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

4245 Judah St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 26
Extinguishers
Fire ComplaintMay 26
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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