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947-953 Judah St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1839022H 4 units · 2 fl · 1936

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 947-953 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 1936
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1936
Total area4,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1839022H
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fang, Zheng Nian&Kuan Ren T
Mailing address
765 Market St Apt 24a San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
042498

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947 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
953 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 947-953 Judah Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1936 and currently owned by Zheng Nian Fang & Kuan Ren T, this apartment building has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a serious incident in August 2019 involving alleged illegal unit conversions and unsafe living conditions in a garage space. This complaint, which documented unauthorized electrical work, plumbing issues, and unsanitary waste disposal, was filed with the Building Inspection Division but currently shows as "Not Active" in the system.

More recent records from 2024-2025 show numerous quality-of-life issues in the vicinity of the building, with multiple reports of illegal parking, including vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, resulting in several citations being issued. The area has experienced recurring concerns with garbage and debris, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding hazardous waste and needles in the street area, though these cases were marked as resolved with no work needed. An unexpired street space permit from 2009 and an expired reroofing permit from 2006 are the only documented building permits on record, with no other major structural or maintenance work recorded in recent years. There is currently one open case regarding public graffiti on the sidewalk in front of the property, reported in June 2024.

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Risk rating

How 947-953 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
12th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1314 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.3%
Moderate concern 29.3%
Severe concern 36.3%
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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947-953 Judah St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 18
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