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15-17 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2775030 2 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 15-17 Hoffman Ave 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 1914
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 built1914
Total area2,041 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2775030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bertram Family Trust A
Mailing address
25 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
061518

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17 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
15 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 15-17 Hoffman Avenue in Noe Valley, managed by the Bertram Family Trust A, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1914. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a window upgrade in 2019 involving the replacement of eight non-street-visible windows with energy-efficient units, and a complete reroofing project in 2015, both of which were successfully completed. Historical records show earlier renovations in the 1980s, including a middle floor remodeling in 1984 and an expired permit from 1988 for potential structural modifications or excavation.

The property has experienced recurring issues with abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, with multiple reports between 2016 and 2024, though all vehicles were gone upon inspection. There have been several infrastructure maintenance matters reported in the area, including pavement defects in 2024 and 2022, a sewer-related customer callback in early 2022, and a sidewalk defect due to tree root lifting in 2016. A notable event occurred in October 2022 when three tenants were involved in a buyout at the adjacent 17 Hoffman Avenue unit for $41,000. The most recent building-related service calls have primarily concerned street and public utility maintenance rather than building-specific issues, suggesting that the property's major systems and infrastructure have been stable under recent ownership.

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Risk rating

How 15-17 Hoffman Ave'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
75th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 470 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 77.9%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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The story over time

15-17 Hoffman Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 01
Replace 12 windows front and side of home. 620 sq ft. street facing. existing operation of windows picture fixed and sliders. proposed operation of windows picture fixed and casement.
$45,700 · Complete
Planning RecordAug 01
REPLACE ALUM SLIDERS AND REPLACE WITH FIBERGLASS CASEMENTS AND FIXED, IN SAME OPENING. SIDNG REPLACEMENT TO MATCH EXISTING WOOD SHINGLE.

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