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1245 Noriega St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2056033 2 units · 3 fl · 1922

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.

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 1245 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 1922
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 1922
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
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area1,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2056033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
84 Lapham Way San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
July 19, 2019

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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 1245 Noriega Street, located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, was built in 1922 and contains two residential units above ground-floor retail space. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with particular attention to accessibility compliance and sustainability upgrades. In 2019, major renovations were completed to the building's lower entrance and restroom facilities to meet ADA requirements, including associated plumbing and electrical work totaling $15,000. More recently, in 2021, the building received a solar power installation with 23 photovoltaic modules and a 7.475 kW system, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable energy practices.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding vehicles blocking driveways, with multiple citations issued between July and September 2023, though officers were unable to locate vehicles in several cases. There are currently several open maintenance issues from 2024, including general cleaning needs and tree root damage to the sidewalk, though these appear to be municipal infrastructure concerns rather than building-specific problems. The building's ground-floor retail space, known as Noriega Cafe Inc, received necessary approvals from the Department of Public Health and the ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) for Type 41 (On-Sale Beer and Wine) operations. Prior to relocating to the current address, the owners conducted a tenant buyout at 1762 20th Avenue in 2017, compensating two tenants with $30,000.

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Risk rating

How 1245 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
28thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 586 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

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 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1245 Noriega St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 09
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