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1123 Girard St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6173005 3 units · 2 fl · 1978

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 Visitacion Valley
Above average
avg 1.4
29
FewerMore

This building has 29 novs (7y), above the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1123 Girard 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 1978
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area3,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6173005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helena Nong Trust
Mailing address
Po Box 347172 San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
120503

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3428 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
1123 Girard St #tentative, San Francisco, CA 94134
3422 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The property at 1123 Girard St in Visitacion Valley is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1978, currently owned by the Helena Nong Trust. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades, with significant recent concerns emerging in the past few years. Most notably, there are active complaints from 2020-2024 regarding water leaks, including a roof issue and foundation water seepage affecting multiple areas of the building, as well as ongoing concerns about unauthorized construction work, including a current complaint filed in October 2024 about after-hours construction and removal of a tree. The building has faced recurring violations related to fire safety, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance and fire escape access, though these violations appear to have been addressed by 2022. A pattern of building system maintenance issues can be observed, including multiple repairs ordered through Notices of Violation (NOVs) between 2012-2023 for various problems such as dry rot, deck repairs, and code compliance issues. The property has also undergone several significant modifications, including a 2009 project to reduce the unit count from three to two by merging units, and various infrastructure updates such as water heater replacements and electrical panel upgrades.

Recent infrastructure work within the last year includes a 2023 order to address water damage and repair various building systems, and a 2024 electrical inspection for safety compliance. The building has experienced several water-related issues, including reports of mold, leaks, and water heater problems between 2020-2023. Historical records show multiple permit corrections to address building code violations, particularly during the 2001-2016 period, including repairs to fire safety systems and structural elements. The property has undergone various construction-related modifications over the years, including a 2007 project to place utilities underground and 2012 work to replace hazardous wiring and upgrade electrical systems. Recent 311 calls show ongoing concerns about parking violations and construction noise, with several open cases as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1123 Girard 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
3th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 208 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.7%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 66.3%
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

1123 Girard St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 23
3428 san bruno ave has been running jackhammers for hours straight, it's midnight. this is ridiculous. (311 sr 101003365514)
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