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832-834 Elizabeth St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2806013 2 units · 2 fl · 1898

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
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 832-834 Elizabeth 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.

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 1898
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
Floors2
Year built1898
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2806013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wray Elizabeth Adams, Ttee 257 Bronxville Rd Bronxville NY 10708
Last sale
July 02, 1987

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834 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114
832 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 832-834 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Elizabeth Adams Wray Trust, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1898. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent work occurring in 2023, including a kitchen remodel that initially commenced without proper permits, resulting in a complaint filed in July 2023. This triggered subsequent permits (202309217118 and 202310037933) for the kitchen work, which included electrical upgrades and new plumbing installations with a valuation of $28,000. The building's electrical infrastructure received a major upgrade in 2024 with the installation of a 200-amp, 3-meter service.

Historically, the property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues, including a Notice of Violation in 2008 regarding unpermitted work on cedar shingles and window replacement, though these were eventually resolved by August 2012. A horizontal addition was completed in 1990, and in 2021, there was a documented tenant buyout with two tenants receiving $30,000. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic needs, including a 1998 reroofing project, though some permits from 2008 and 2012 did expire, requiring renewals for final inspections. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple complaints between 2020-2022, though these are external to the building itself. A sewage vent issue was reported and resolved in 2020, representing the only documented plumbing service on record.

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Risk rating

How 832-834 Elizabeth 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
48thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 977 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

832-834 Elizabeth St event timeline

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2024
Electrical Permit Jun 03
Upgrade existing service to a 200amp 3 meter service
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