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1806 Noriega St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2024022 2 units · 1 fl · 1932

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1806 Noriega 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 1932
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1932
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
Floors1
Year built1932
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2024022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Betty Woo Cho Trustee 1374 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 1806 Noriega Street in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood is a 1-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1932, currently owned by Andrew Fong and Betty Woo Cho. The building has undergone several significant improvements, most notably a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2018 that included new cabinets, appliances, and tile flooring, along with electrical upgrades that doubled the main service from 50 amps to 120 amps, including the installation of new lighting, switches, receptacles, and a 120-amp subpanel. This renovation, which cost $38,000, was completed using proper building, plumbing, and electrical permits. The property has received regular maintenance attention over the years, with roofing work completed in 1991 and 2011, showing ongoing care for the building's infrastructure.

Recent building conditions have raised some concerns, particularly regarding the property's current status as a "commercial/business vacant structure" as of June 2023, though this complaint is currently listed as "Not Active." The surrounding area has experienced numerous street cleaning and maintenance issues in the past year, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and overflowing city garbage cans between October 2022 and September 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with public space maintenance in the vicinity. Encampment reports and instances of hazardous materials (such as glass) have also been documented near the property, with the most recent incidents occurring in mid-2023. While these external issues do not directly impact the building's structural integrity or internal conditions, they may affect the general environment around the property.

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Risk rating

How 1806 Noriega 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

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
11thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 724 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1806 Noriega St event timeline

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2023
DBI Complaint Jun 06
Date last observed: 05-jun-23; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business vacant structure;
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