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309-311 Kirkham St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1853026 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 309-311 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 1948
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1853026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hensley Gary Charles
Mailing address
379 Chestnut Ave San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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311 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
309 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-family residential building at 309-311 Kirkham Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1948, currently owned by Gary Charles Hensley. The property underwent significant renovations in early 2017, including comprehensive seismic strengthening, kitchen and bathroom remodeling in both units, and major electrical and plumbing upgrades. The seismic work included installing 1/2" CDX plywood around the first-floor walls, while electrical improvements featured new sub-panels for both flats and extensive system updates. The building also received new windows with solid wood frames and divided lights. Multiple reroofing projects were proposed in 2017, with costs ranging from $6,000 to $12,500.

The property has had regular maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of two new furnaces in 2014. While the building improvements have generally enhanced safety and living conditions, there have been some recent concerns. A construction-related noise complaint was reported in October 2023, and there were two incidents in 2022 involving hazardous materials and sewer issues, though both were resolved. The property's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, evidenced by the 1996 repair of dry rot and stucco issues at the front corner and balcony. The building's recent renovations and safety improvements, particularly the voluntary seismic strengthening and comprehensive systems upgrades, suggest significant investment in maintaining and improving the property.

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Risk rating

How 309-311 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
91th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 134 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.2%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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