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218 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2807009 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 218 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2807009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wakeman Duane A 1999 Trust
Mailing address
Sutherland & Wakeman Truste 218 Hoffman Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 218 Hoffman Avenue in Noe Valley is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, containing three units and currently owned by the Wakeman Duane A 1999 Trust. The building's maintenance history shows three significant permitted improvements: dry rot repairs completed in 1993, window replacement (permit expired) in 1994, and a complete re-roofing project valued at $15,000 in 2014.

The surrounding area has experienced a series of maintenance and enforcement issues throughout 2024, with multiple open cases including a defaced sign, a curb defect, and a damaged tree that requires attention. There have been several reports of abandoned vehicles on the street, though all were resolved either through citations or vehicle compliance. Infrastructure concerns include a lifted sidewalk due to tree roots (now resolved) and various sign repair needs. The property appears to be maintained in accordance with basic requirements, though the window replacement permit from 1994 remains technically expired.

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Risk rating

How 218 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
29th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1334 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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 64.2%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 12.8%
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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