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1627-1629 Kirkwood Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5290049 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1627-1629 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5290049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sharon I Montgomery 2016 Li
Mailing address
Sharon I Montgomery Trustee Po Box 16052 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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1627 Kirkwood Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1629 Kirkwood Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1627-1629 Kirkwood Ave in Bayview, constructed in 1907, has a notable history of maintenance and compliance issues. Most significantly, there is an active building violation from July 2000 (complaint #200006672) that documented multiple interior and exterior problems, including issues with stairs, handrails, windows, plumbing, and interior surfaces. While some improvements were made over the years, including a complete reroofing project in December 2007 costing $7,000 and replacement of water heater flue pipes for both units, these violations remain unresolved as of October 2023. More recently, in December 2023, permits were filed to replace rear stairs to comply with Notice of Violation #200006672. The building has also experienced some infrastructure upgrades, such as plywood roofing work completed in 2007.

The property has faced various compliance challenges over the years, including unauthorized construction work in 2007, when roofing was reportedly done without proper permits, leading to complaints about trespassing and debris (though these complaints were eventually closed in 2009). Recent 311 calls from late 2023 through early 2025 primarily concern parking violations and street cleaning issues. It's worth noting that the building's location has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations for blocking driveways and double parking between late 2023 and 2024. The most recent development regarding the building's compliance status is the filing of permits in December 2023 to address concerns about rear stairs, representing an ongoing effort to resolve long-standing violations.

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Risk rating

How 1627-1629 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
38th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 237 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.5%
Moderate concern 37.1%
Severe concern 23.3%
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

1627-1629 Kirkwood Ave event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Dec 27
To comply w/nov# 200006672 item 3 & 5, replace inkind rear stairs to yard (egress).
$15,000 · Filed
311 RequestNov 04
Blocking driveway cite only

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