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161-165 Noe St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3541030 7 units · 3 fl · 1902

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 161-165 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 1902
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area5,796 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3541030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael John & Helen Rose S
Mailing address
Scafani Helen Rose Ttee 8 Ana Ct San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
021621

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161 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
165 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
163 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 161-165 Noe Street, built in 1902, has undergone significant updates and improvements in recent years, with particular attention to safety systems and unit modernization. Most notably, the building completed a major fire safety upgrade in 2020, including the installation of a new fire alarm system with smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, and bells, as well as a comprehensive fire sprinkler system installation in 2019 that included underground work for a newly added ADU. The property has also been subject to substantial unit improvements, including a 2019 comprehensive renovation of Unit 165B featuring new kitchen cabinets, countertops, and bathroom fixtures, and the addition of an ADU in the basement level with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades in 2020.

The building has experienced several notable incidents and improvements over its history, including a fire event in 2013 that required extensive electrical repairs to Unit A's wiring and life safety systems. Compliance with safety requirements has been a priority, with the building achieving Tier 3 soft-story retrofit completion status and receiving a Certificate of Final Completion. Historical violations from 2000 related to self-closing doors and combustible storage were resolved by September 2000. More recent building operations have included regular street space permits and multiple 311 calls for street cleaning, though these recent calls primarily relate to external area maintenance rather than building-specific issues. A recent investigation into possible illegal short-term rental activity was closed in 2024 with no evidence of violations found.

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Risk rating

How 161-165 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
29th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 204 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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 size

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.9%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 26.2%
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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161-165 Noe St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Feb 15
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 15
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