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1844-1846 Kirkham St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1831023A 2 units · 2 fl · 1938

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
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 1844-1846 Kirkham 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 1938
2 or more units
2 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 1938
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1938
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1831023A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
172 Beaumont Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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1844 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1846 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1844-1846 Kirkham Street, located in the Central Sunset neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1938 and currently owned by Barbara J. Fong. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past 15 years, with the most recent major renovations occurring in 2022, including kitchen cabinet replacement and shower valve installation. These improvements were accompanied by plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of additional kitchen outlets and a new electrical service upgrade. Earlier improvements included substantial exterior work in 2008 to address dry rot issues, with repairs to stucco, windows, and a rear fence, as well as a complete electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with three meter sockets and breaker panels.

The building's recent history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with particular attention to electrical and plumbing infrastructure. The property has experienced recurring issues with abandoned furniture and debris on the street in 2024, with three separate incidents reported between August and December 2024, all of which were resolved by city services. There have been several parking-related incidents near the property, including two cited driveway blockages in 2023-2025 and multiple complaints about illegal parking and blocked spaces, though these are external to the building itself. A notable infrastructure-related concern was the expiration of a furnace/water heater flue replacement permit in 2017, though there are no recorded complaints about heating system issues. The overall permit history demonstrates regular upkeep and modernization of the building's systems, with particularly significant improvements made to address both comfort (kitchen, electrical) and structural (windows, stucco) aspects of the property.

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Risk rating

How 1844-1846 Kirkham 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
77thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 187 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1844-1846 Kirkham St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 22
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