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338 Kirkham St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1846025 3 units · 2 fl · 1974

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 Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 338 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 1974
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1974
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area3,212 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1846025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
287 14th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
July 23, 1998

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 338 Kirkham Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1974. The property has received notable attention to its infrastructure, including a complete reroofing project in 2017 costing $21,000, window upgrades in 2013 involving the replacement of 22 old windows with new vinyl double-pane units ($8,800), and a house trap replacement in 2020. Two routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2011 were conducted on the common areas, with no active issues reported.

The property has experienced ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking violations between July and December, suggesting a pattern of parking compliance issues in the vicinity. Street maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of rubbish, debris, and waste in 2024. There was a significant flooding incident on the street in December 2022 that required attention from PUC Sewer Operations. While the building's major systems appear to be receiving regular maintenance and upgrades, the surrounding area has experienced persistent parking and street maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple enforcement actions and service requests.

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Risk rating

How 338 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
46thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 806 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

338 Kirkham St event timeline

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2020
Plumbing Permit Apr 24
Work category: 1p; house trap replacement.
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