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1509-1511 Noriega St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2059053 2 units · 2 fl · 1953

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 Central Sunset
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 1509-1511 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 1953
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area2,596 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2059053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alvarado Nicholas P & Rhian
Mailing address
Alvarado Robert A 34 Rosewood Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
071119

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1511 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1509 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1509-1511 Noriega Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Nicholas P & Rhian Alvarado, was constructed in 1953 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. The most substantial recent renovation occurred in 2020, comprising approximately $150,000 in upgrades to both units including bathroom remodels, complete rewiring with electrical service upgrades, kitchen improvements, new heating systems, and water heater installations. This comprehensive update was supported by corresponding plumbing and electrical permits that documented the installation of new HVAC systems, ductwork, and water-related infrastructure throughout both units. Prior to this, the building received energy-efficient window replacements in 2012, with ten upgraded bronze aluminum windows installed across both units. Additional historical maintenance includes reroofing work completed in 2007 and stair replacement at the side of the house in 1991.

The property has experienced numerous driveway parking enforcement issues in 2024, with eight reported incidents of vehicles blocking driveways between January and August 2024, though in most cases, officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. There has also been one report of graffiti on the sidewalk and a sidewalk defect complaint in 2024, though the sidewalk issue was determined not to be egregious under city rules. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, with major systems having been modernized in the 2020 renovations, though the recent parking enforcement issues indicate ongoing challenges with driveway access. The property appears to be compliant with local building codes, as evidenced by the proper permits and inspections associated with major work, particularly the extensive 2020 renovation project.

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Risk rating

How 1509-1511 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

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 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.2%
Moderate concern 8.4%
Severe concern 2.4%
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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1509-1511 Noriega St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 11
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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