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861 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2802038 2 units · 2 fl · 1898

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 861 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 1898
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
Floors2
Year built1898
Total area2,749 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2802038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nunez Pasos Family Trust
Mailing address
Richard Nunez & Maria Pasos 861 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
102215

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861 A Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
861 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 861 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1898, currently owned by the Nunez Pasos Family Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2011-2012 when a comprehensive renovation was completed at a cost of $175,000, including interior remodeling, new stairs, electrical and plumbing systems, and a new deck. This period also saw foundation work, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and conversion of storage areas into living spaces, totaling approximately $63,000 in additional improvements. More recent noteworthy upgrades include the installation of a standard EV charger in 2021 and driveway modifications in 2013.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly related to its sewer system. In October 2021, significant sewer line work was performed to address 100% root intrusion in the street, following reports of sewage backups earlier that same year. The building's infrastructure has been actively maintained, as evidenced by the 2021 EV charger installation and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning, parking enforcement, and tree root conflicts with sidewalks, though there is an active case from August 2023 regarding tree-related property damage. The building's historical records show consistent attention to maintenance and improvements, with no recorded building code violations or safety concerns in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 861 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
47th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.4%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 13.2%
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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861 Alvarado St event timeline

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2021
Electrical Permit Mar 25
Standard ev charger installation
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