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15-19 Noe St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538049 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
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 15-19 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
6 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.

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 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,956 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3538049
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Leonard R Chetelat, Trustee 5201 Thatcher Ave Pueblo CO 81005
Last sale
November 30, 2021

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17 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
19 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
15 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 15-19 Noe Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Leonard R Chetelat Lvg Tr 1, has undergone significant safety and habitability improvements over the past few years. The 6-unit structure, built in 1900, completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2022 at a cost of $80,000, and has implemented comprehensive fire safety upgrades including a new fire sprinkler system for the first floor ($15,000) and a modernized fire alarm system ($13,800) in 2022-2023. The building underwent a notable improvement in 2022 with the legalization of unit 15C, adding 553 square feet of living space with a bathroom and kitchen.

The property has had its share of maintenance challenges, including historical issues with fire, electrical outages, and water damage in the 1990s, though these were all resolved. Recent building upgrades have included plumbing improvements with new water pipes and sewer systems installed in 2023, and various electrical system improvements. The building's fire safety record shows several alarm activations over the years, though all were either unintentional or due to system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries ever recorded. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily relate to street and sidewalk maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns. The property's current status reflects compliance with major building safety requirements, with no active violations or open complaints regarding the building's condition or safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 15-19 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

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
60thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 115 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

15-19 Noe St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 03
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20
311 RequestMay 25
Parking on sidewalk

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