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216 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2807008 3 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 216 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,043 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2807008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wakeham Duane A 1999 Trust
Mailing address
218 Hoffman Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 216 Hoffman Ave in Noe Valley, owned by Wakeham Duane A 1999 Trust, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The building's maintenance record shows a significant re-roofing project completed in 2014 at a cost of $12,525, while two other major proposed projects - a garage expansion in 2004 and a retaining wall replacement in 1983 - were ultimately cancelled.

Of particular note is a cluster of building violations from January 2003, when a routine inspection identified multiple issues including deck repairs, security violations, and the need for self-closing devices on exterior doors. These violations were all abated by March 11, 2003. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, with multiple sewer backup incidents reported in March-April 2017 (four incidents in total) involving 4-inch sewer vents, all of which were resolved according to records. Additional historical issues include a collapsed sidewalk reported in 2011 and one abandoned vehicle complaint in 2019. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, most have been addressed promptly, with the most recent major building work being the successful 2014 roofing project.

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Risk rating

How 216 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
42th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1090 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.4%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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