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1611 Kirkwood Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5290046 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 4.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1611 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 1900
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,204 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5290046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1613 Kirkwood Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
July 09, 1997

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1611 Kirkwood Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Singleton Grantland F&carme. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including a complete roof replacement in 2019 (cost: $9,500), electrical meter panel replacement in 2018, and historical repairs for termite damage (1997) and fire damage (1984). The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations documented, most recently in May 2024, which included four separate violations related to storage, extinguisher service, and permit requirements. The property has undergone three documented hoarding-related incidents between October 2018 and March 2019, and there was one recorded outside storage fire incident with undetermined cause, though fortunately with no civilian injuries.

The property has a concerning pattern of recent municipal service calls, particularly in January 2025, with multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring clean-up, including incidents involving yard waste and a refrigerator appliance. There have also been several parking enforcement issues on the sidewalk adjacent to the property, with two documented incidents in January 2025. A Shared Spaces-related concern regarding sidewalk obstruction, crosswalk visibility, and tripping hazards was fully abated in January 2025. Historical maintenance records show regular upkeep of the building's major systems, including reroofing projects in 1991 and 2019, suggesting ongoing attention to basic infrastructure needs.

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Risk rating

How 1611 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
54thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 176 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1611 Kirkwood Ave event timeline

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2019
Building Permit Sep 10
Reroofing
$9,500 · Complete

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