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946-948 Elizabeth St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2807015 2 units · 2 fl · 2004

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 946-948 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 2004
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2004
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built2004
Total area2,922 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2807015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
946 Elizabeth St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
July 13, 2012

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948 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114
946 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 946-948 Elizabeth Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 2004 following the demolition of an existing three-story structure. The building's construction history reveals a methodical development process, starting with demolition permits in March 2001, followed by permits for new construction valued at $360,000, and various electrical and plumbing installations. Notable electrical upgrades include the installation of a steam shower and Tesla charging equipment in 2016, while plumbing maintenance was performed with a water heater replacement in 2014. The property has experienced periodic infrastructure issues, including a sewage backup incident in March 2023 that required municipal intervention.

The building's recent maintenance record shows generally proper upkeep, with no significant building code violations or safety concerns on record since its completion. However, there has been one building complaint regarding an easement obstruction and sidewalk blockage filed in July 2004, though this complaint is listed as not active and was abated in 2012. The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk parking violations in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023 and 2024, primarily involving reports of abandoned vehicles. A carbon monoxide detector activation was recorded with no actual CO detected, showing that safety systems are in place and functional. The building's permit history indicates all major systems were properly installed at the time of construction, including comprehensive electrical work involving 200-amp and 100-amp panels, and all construction-related permits have expired or been marked as complete in accordance with standard procedures.

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Risk rating

How 946-948 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
70thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 564 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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946-948 Elizabeth St event timeline

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