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1683-1685 Kirkwood Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5290029 2 units · 3 fl · 1890

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 Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1683-1685 Kirkwood Ave 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 1890
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
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area2,964 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5290029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Li Zhao Xiong
Mailing address
579 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
051310

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1683 Kirkwood Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1685 Kirkwood Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1683-1685 Kirkwood Avenue in Bayview, owned by Li Zhao Xiong, has undergone significant changes since its construction in 1890. The property underwent substantial renovation in the early 2000s, including a $280,000 vertical addition completed in 2004, though this work initially faced complications resulting in multiple notices of violation for unpermitted rough framing that were finally resolved by December 2006. The building's electrical system was comprehensively updated between 2004-2006, with installations for three meters, 200-amp services, and extensive lighting and receptacle work.

The property has a documented history of issues prior to its recent improvements, including a fire incident in 1991, several complaints about unauthorized modifications in the early 1990s, and problematic occupancy behavior in 1998 when there were reports of improper sanitation practices. More recent concerns have primarily centered around exterior maintenance and parking issues, with multiple complaints about illegal parking and garbage/debris on or near the property between 2024-2025. While the building underwent substantial improvements in the 2000s, resulting in its current configuration as a two-unit building, recent 311 calls indicate ongoing issues with parking enforcement and exterior maintenance, including reports of excessive noise and garbage. A notable cluster of complaints regarding parking violations and illegal parking patterns has emerged in late 2024, suggesting these may be ongoing challenges in the area.

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Risk rating

How 1683-1685 Kirkwood Ave'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
98th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 8 are predicted to be safer.

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.5%
Moderate concern 31.6%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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