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1842-1844 Noriega St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2024028 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 1842-1844 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 area3,334 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2024028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
25 Woodhill Dr Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale

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1844 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1842 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1842-1844 Noriega Street is a one-story mixed-use building constructed in 1932, containing two residential units and featuring retail space, currently owned by Gordon Li. The building's maintenance history shows several significant infrastructure updates, with the most recent being a sewer house trap replacement in 2016. Earlier repairs include a reroofing project in 2005, termite repairs in 1992, and the addition of an independent structure to the rear in 1984, while a storefront awning installation permit from 1999 is listed as expired.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges in recent years, particularly regarding sewer issues, with two sewage backup incidents reported in October 2023 that required intervention from PUC Sewer Operations. Other notable recent events include collapsed sidewalk damage documented in May 2023, which was subsequently repaired in July 2023. The building's immediate surroundings have faced various municipal service calls, including multiple reports of garbage and debris (October 2024), hazardous materials (April 2024), and tree-related maintenance requests (August and October 2023), though these were generally handled through standard city processes. A bent sign repair request from November 2023 and a driveway blocking incident from April 2023 were also addressed through normal municipal channels, indicating typical urban maintenance challenges for the area.

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Risk rating

How 1842-1844 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
17thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 676 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1842-1844 Noriega St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Feb 23
Date last observed: 21-feb-26; time last observed: 7:30am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit;
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