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1530 Noriega St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2027016 2 units · 2 fl · 1988

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1530 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 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors2
Year built1988
Total area5,770 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2027016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Henry C K Tong &lily Y Y 2207 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
April 28, 1999

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Initial analysis

The property at 1530 Noriega Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1988, currently owned by the Tong Family Revocable Trust. The building underwent significant commercial space modifications between 2014-2015, converting part of the ground floor into a pediatric dental office, which included extensive work on life safety systems including fire sprinklers, electrical systems, and HVAC. This commercial tenant improvement project was accompanied by proper permits and inspections, and all related plumbing work was successfully completed.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its lifetime, most notably a cluster of fire code violations in August 2023 that were subsequently abated, including concerns related to kitchen hood cleaning, sprinkler service, electrical systems, and exit obstructions. There was also a previous fire code violation in December 2016 regarding kitchen hood cleaning and exit signs. Recent activity in early 2025 shows a pattern of street cleaning issues near the property, with multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring attention, though many of these complaints have been resolved. The building's maintenance history includes basic upkeep work such as reroofing (2002), rear wall improvements (2002), and an early 1989 awning installation. While the recent fire code violations suggest ongoing maintenance oversight is needed, it's worth noting that all cited violations were officially abated, indicating compliance with corrective measures.

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Risk rating

How 1530 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
49thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 415 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1530 Noriega St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 20
Replace 8 (e) windows in front. redo front stucoo wall. 0.58 max u-factor. 0.41 max shgc.
$15,000 · Complete
Planning RecordMay 20
Replacing (8) exterior windows in front with new material. Redo stucco wall.

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