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1219-1221 Kirkham St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1862A020 2 units · 3 fl · 1979

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 1219-1221 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 1979
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1979
Total area3,279 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1862A020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Charlene & Quach Nam 2
Mailing address
Charlene Chen & Nam Quach T 2347 35Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
121409

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1221 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1219 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building located at 1219-1221 Kirkham Street in the Inner Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1979 and is owned by Charlene Chen and Nam Quach 2. The property underwent significant renovations in 2007, with comprehensive improvements to both units including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and the addition of a new bathroom in each unit, costing approximately $65,000. The 2007 renovations also included the installation of two fireplaces, new plumbing fixtures (bathroom, two kitchen sinks, and furnace work), gas line upgrades for laundry and water heaters, and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with three meters. Earlier improvements to the building include window replacements in 1999 and reroofing work in 1991.

The building's recent history has been marked by a single significant infrastructure issue in December 2024, involving a sewage back-up discharge from the side sewer vent that required fieldwork to resolve. There have been multiple reports of parking violations in the immediate vicinity throughout 2024, particularly relating to driveway blockages, with several citations issued. Other recent maintenance and service requests have been handled by various agencies, including one regarding a bent sign in October 2024 and a general service request in December 2024. The property has experienced minimal major issues since the 2007 renovations, though the recent sewer incident warrants attention. The building's extensive 2007 renovation work addressed many modern living requirements, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical improvements, and safety features like new fireplaces.

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Risk rating

How 1219-1221 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
84th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 239 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 79.2%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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