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826 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2775015 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 826 Alvarado 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2775015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Blachman Family Trust
Mailing address
Andrew Joseph & Galya Domin 826 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
061418

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 826 Alvarado St in Noe Valley, owned by the Blachman Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2016-2017 when a second dwelling unit was added at the ground floor, including a complete remodel of the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, along with foundation modifications and the installation of radiant heat with a new boiler system. This renovation, costing approximately $130,000, was accompanied by comprehensive updates to the electrical systems and plumbing infrastructure. Prior to this, the building underwent various improvements in 2000, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, front stairs replacement, and addition of architectural elements.

The property has experienced ongoing maintenance issues and some safety concerns in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024-2023. These include reports of water quality concerns due to a main break, pavement defects, overgrown trees, and tree root damage to sidewalks. A historical note of concern is the building's involvement in a short-term rental controversy, with unauthorized rental activity reported in 2017-2018 after a denial letter was issued. The building's infrastructure has been generally well-maintained, with completed repairs to both north and south walls' foundations recorded in 1997 and 2017 respectively, and the roof being replaced in 1998. The property has no active permits or major violations on file as of October 2023, and has generally complied with building codes and regulations following the recent major renovations.

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Risk rating

How 826 Alvarado 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
52th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 902 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.0%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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826 Alvarado St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Feb 11
Pv 6800 - install 19 modules times 400 watts for a 7.6kwh to include batteries. please contact fire inspector prior to issuance of project at 415 553 3354
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