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15 Nobles Aly

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104021 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Telegraph Hill
Above average
avg 1.2
45
FewerMore

This building has 45 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 15 Nobles Aly 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Boschetti Giampaolo
Mailing address
955 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
031419

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476 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
15 Nobles Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
474 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
472 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 15 Nobles Alley, owned by Giampaolo Boschetti and constructed in 1900, has undergone numerous repairs and modifications over recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there are current efforts to remodel the ground floor kitchen and bathroom while converting existing habitable space into an ADU unit, though this permit is still pending approval. The property has faced several maintenance and compliance challenges, including multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, such as a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current safety standards and ongoing maintenance issues with water heaters across multiple units. Recent complaints from 2024 indicate several active concerns, including bathroom plaster damage, unfinished bathroom work, and a potentially hazardous garage condition. Previous violations from 2018 had involved various building maintenance issues such as malfunctioning windows, light fixtures, and repairs to walls and ceilings, though these were officially abated by June 2020.

The building's maintenance history shows both ongoing improvements and recurring issues, particularly with plumbing and safety systems. Recent plumbing work in 2024 included bathtub installation in Unit 3, and earlier in 2023, there were concerns about seismic bracing and multiple violations regarding unauthorized construction work. The property has also experienced periodic fire safety inspections, with violations noted in 2015, 2016, and most recently in 2023 related to alarm systems and fire protection equipment access, though these issues were generally resolved. Infrastructure improvements have included various unit renovations, with significant work completed in Unit 2 in 2019-2020 and ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with current building codes. The building's recent history shows active management with multiple permits being filed and completed, though some recent work has generated complaints about unauthorized modifications and quality of workmanship.

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Risk rating

How 15 Nobles Aly'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
7th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 12.5%
Moderate concern 76.8%
Severe concern 10.7%
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

15 Nobles Aly event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 21
Repair and replace ballusters at railing for back staircase landing board. rear common stairs, less than 40% repairs. non street facing.
$1,200 · Issued
311 RequestMar 24
Garbage and debris

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