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1624-1626 Kirkham St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1833014E 2 units · 3 fl · 1944

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
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 1624-1626 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 1944
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1944
Total area2,103 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1833014E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thein Family Trust
Mailing address
Thein Silvia Trustee 40730 Slayton St Fremont CA 94539
Last sale
111215

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1626 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1624 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential property at 1624-1626 Kirkham Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a 3-story flats and duplex building constructed in 1944, currently owned by Thein Family Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work completed in December 2022 involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling on the second floor, along with associated plumbing and electrical work costing $23,500. Between 2014 and 2015, substantial improvements were made including the addition of a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, relocation of laundry facilities, and comprehensive renovations of Unit 1626's kitchen and bathroom, with these projects totaling approximately $65,000. The building's systems have also been updated, including the installation of a new electrical panel and gas/water meter upgrades in 2014, and roof replacement work was undertaken in 2007.

Recent activity at the property has raised some concerns, notably a building complaint filed in June 2024 regarding work done without proper permits and possible illegal changes of use, though this complaint was abated by mid-July 2024. The property has experienced multiple fire department responses over the years, primarily related to smoke detector activations (most due to malfunction) and one cooking-related incident, though all incidents resulted in zero civilian injuries. Infrastructure-related improvements have been consistently performed, including a house trap replacement in 2018 and various utility upgrades. The building has experienced some outside issues in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding parking violations and sidewalk clearance, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety.

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Risk rating

How 1624-1626 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

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
95th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 41 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.5%
Moderate concern 8.9%
Severe concern 2.6%
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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1624-1626 Kirkham St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 23
Reroofing with hot works
$9,500 · Complete

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