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1244-1246 Kirkham St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1837025 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1244-1246 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 1939
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
Floors2
Year built1939
Total area2,346 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1837025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bergum Family Trust
Mailing address
Bradley & Doris Bergum Trus 1441 Great Heron Dr Santa Rosa CA 95409
Last sale
121102

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1246 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1244 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1244-1246 Kirkham Street in the Inner Sunset is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1939, currently owned by the Bergum Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades over the years, most notably in 2011 when both furnaces were replaced along with their flues, and in 2002 when 22 windows (18 in the front and 4 in the back) were replaced with vinyl windows, a project valued at $10,800. Earlier maintenance includes a completed re-roofing project in 1989, representing the building's oldest documented improvement.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues in the surrounding area, as documented through 311 calls. Recent incidents include a driveway blocking violation in July 2024 (which resulted in a citation), and previous street cleaning needs for waste removal in April 2021 and February 2020. The building's immediate vicinity faced infrastructure challenges in 2017, including a collapsed sidewalk with cracked and damaged squares that warranted immediate attention, as well as an incident of offensive graffiti that was subsequently addressed by the SES Graffiti Crew. While these external issues have been resolved, they represent the primary documented challenges associated with this property over recent years, with no reported internal building emergencies or safety concerns on record.

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Risk rating

How 1244-1246 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
63th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 552 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 83.7%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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1244-1246 Kirkham St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 14
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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