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1939-1941 Kirkham St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1869045 2 units · 2 fl · 1938

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 Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1939-1941 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 1938
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 built1938
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1869045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kam Chong Lam
Mailing address
1826 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
051915

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1941 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1939 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1939-1941 Kirkham Street, located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1938 and currently owned by Kam Chong Lam. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring between 2013-2014 when major interior reconfigurations were performed, including kitchen relocations, bathroom additions, and electrical upgrades. Two separate window replacement projects were completed in 2017, involving the installation of seven double-hung wood windows with improved energy efficiency characteristics. The building's mechanical systems were also upgraded during this period, with high-efficiency furnace replacements documented in April 2013.

The property experienced some construction-related community concerns in early 2015 when there were complaints about prolonged outdoor work, noise, dust, and debris, though these issues were promptly addressed within a few days of reporting. Recent maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of water leaks, garbage and debris concerns, and parking violations, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2023-2024. The building's most recent documented permit activity was a street space permit issued in October 2017. While there have been some maintenance and parking-related issues in recent years, the property's major systems and finishes have received significant attention through regular upgrades and replacements over the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 1939-1941 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
53th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 383 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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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1939-1941 Kirkham St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Nov 02
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