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888 Elizabeth St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2806025 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 888 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 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 area2,365 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2806025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steve & Sandra Buckner Lvg
Mailing address
Buckner Steve L & Sandra M 325 County Rd 4270 Woodville TX 75979
Last sale
060120

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888 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114
249 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 888 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, owned by Steve & Sandra Buckner Lvg, was constructed in 1900 and contains two units. The property has undergone significant renovations and repairs in recent years, with major work completed between 2022-2023 including a $78,000 project addressing dry rot, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and the installation of new electrical outlets and lighting. The building's infrastructure has also seen attention, with a new roof installed in 2023 costing $20,000, and multiple plumbing upgrades including sewer trap replacement in 2017 and various fixture replacements in 2022-2023.

The property has a history of some regulatory challenges, particularly in the early 2000s when multiple violations were recorded between 2000-2003 regarding unpermitted construction work, including an unauthorized fence installation and various building modifications. These issues were eventually resolved, with the building obtaining proper permits in subsequent years. The most recent building complaint from late 2022 regarding unpermitted work was still active as of October 2022. The property underwent a tenant buyout in June 2022, with 2 tenants receiving $50,000 in compensation. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external factors such as sidewalk parking violations and occasional graffiti, with the most recent encampment-related complaint being logged in December 2023.

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Risk rating

How 888 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

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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.1%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 9.9%
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

888 Elizabeth St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 31
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
DBI ComplaintApr 09
Date last observed: 08-apr-26; time last observed: 4/7/2026; floor: ground; exact location: garage; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; work w/o permit; ; additional information: has been going on for at least 2 months. unclear the extent of the construction, but seems like they're doing major construction. also specifically walking by from the sidewalk when garage door (next to 882 elizabeth) was open, they have a hole in the ground with plumbing going into what looks like the sewer line. ;

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