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4120-4122 23Rd St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2803002 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4120-4122 23Rd 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 1913
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 built1913
Total area1,174 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2803002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Darryl C Leung Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Leung Darryl C Trustee 1307 1/2 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
030521

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4120 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4122 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4120-4122 23rd Street in Noe Valley is a two-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by the Darryl C Leung Revocable Trust. The building has experienced numerous significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most notably, between 2021-2024, the property underwent extensive work to address structural concerns, particularly regarding concrete retaining walls that had been installed without proper permits in 2008, which resulted in multiple violations and violation proceedings. In 2022, the building was deemed to have structural hazards, requiring the installation of new concrete retaining walls with tie backs, which were completed at a cost of $100,000. The property had multiple plumbing system upgrades, including sewer line replacements (2010, 2014) and water line repairs (2022), as well as electrical upgrades (2023) including service panel modifications and extensive rewiring work.

Recent issues include complaints about unauthorized modifications such as a roof deck installation and gas line work in 2023, though these complaints are listed as not active. The building was subject to a City Attorney task force inspection in 2022, which identified various code violations including expired permits and public nuisance concerns, though these violations were officially abated as of February 2024. The property has also seen significant systems upgrades in recent years, including the installation of new furnaces and electrical systems in 2023, though several earlier permits from 2008-2010 were originally left expired. The building's history includes multiple complaints and violations related to maintenance issues, particularly concerning retaining walls, handrails, and plumbing systems, though most recent records indicate that many of these issues have been addressed and resolved.

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Risk rating

How 4120-4122 23Rd 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
1th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1860 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.8%
Moderate concern 70.0%
Severe concern 15.3%
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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The story over time

4120-4122 23Rd St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Building Permit Apr 17
Administrative permit to comply w/ 200858997 field verified for rear yard landscape retaining wall is under 4 feet high, also verify landscape retainign wall less than 4' high on east pc per sfbc 106a.2
$1 · Issued
Planning RecordApr 17
Administrative permit to comply with NOV 200858997 for retaining walls that were approved via BPA 200811035746. Retaining walls at rear and fence (retaining walls less than 3' in height and fence is no higher than 10'). No other work proposed.

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