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85 Noe St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538035 2 units · 2 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 Duboce Triangle
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 85 Noe 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
RH3
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3538035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Apana-Fitch Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Karen E Apana 87 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
091997

Landlord portfolio

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

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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 85 Noe Street in San Francisco's Duboce Triangle neighborhood, owned by the Apana-fitch Revocable Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The building's permit history shows limited activity, with records indicating reroofing work in 1994 (permit now expired) and electrical work completed in 2003 that included the installation of two plugs, three GFI outlets, and equipment for a 220V 60A kiln. A street space permit was issued in 2004, but its specific purpose is not detailed in the records.

Of particular note is the recent history of the property's surroundings, with an unusually high number of 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to street cleaning issues. Between August and December 2024, there were multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring removal, including instances of abandoned furniture, mattresses, and other waste. The most recent concerning report involved a damaged tree due to vandalism, which remains an open case as of September 2024. While none of the fire incidents directly involved the building, there was one recorded incident in which fire services assisted police or another governmental agency, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's documented history suggests minimal major maintenance work over the past two decades, with the most significant improvements occurring in the early 2000s.

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Risk rating

How 85 Noe 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
80th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.7%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 6.9%
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

85 Noe St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 02
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 30
Abandoned vehicle callback

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