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11 Nottingham Pl

Financial District North, SF 94133 0163014 2 units · 1 fl · 1908

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 Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 11 Nottingham Pl 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C2
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
Floors1
Year built1908
Total area1,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0163014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau Charles Chau Kwai
Mailing address
P.o. Box 3084 Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
050902

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11 A Nottingham Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
11 Nottingham Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 11 Nottingham Place, owned by Lau Charles Chau Kwai, was constructed in 1908 and is classified as a one-story flats and duplex structure in San Francisco's Financial District North. The property has undergone several significant improvements, most notably a comprehensive renovation in 2003-2006 that included seismic retrofitting, reroofing, and extensive electrical system upgrades including the installation of new meters, panels, and comprehensive wiring throughout both units. Historical maintenance records show earlier repairs to address loose bricks and repointing in 1983, along with compliance work for UMB ordinances in 1998.

The building has experienced multiple fire safety-related incidents, with several false alarms and other non-fire activations of the alarm system recorded between 2010 and 2020, though most were determined to have no merit or were promptly corrected. A notable fire code violation was issued in August 2018, representing the only documented enforcement action related to fire safety. Recent records from late 2024 show multiple claims regarding garbage and debris around the property, including instances of human waste, though these appear to be external to the building itself. There is one open case from December 2024 concerning a curb defect, and a water-related issue was reported but subsequently deemed invalid as the problem was found to be on private property. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with all permitted work properly completed and final inspections obtained.

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Risk rating

How 11 Nottingham Pl'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 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.8%
Moderate concern 5.9%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

11 Nottingham Pl event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 01
311 service request
Encampment

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