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157-159 Noe St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3541031 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 157-159 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
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,248 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3541031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peer Alexander
Mailing address
157 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
112607

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159 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
157 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 157-159 Noe Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Peer Alexander. The building underwent significant renovations in 2006, including a $110,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in unit 159, along with associated electrical work that added new lighting, switches, and receptacles. In 2009, electrical upgrades were made to add new circuits for bedroom and study outlets. The building's documented history shows some past safety concerns that were promptly addressed, including multiple citations in January 2008 for smoke detector installation, security requirements, fire safety, and handrail repairs, all of which were abated by February 2008. Two recent stories from 2024 have been logged regarding garbage and debris, though these appear to be street-related issues rather than building-specific problems.

The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement work over the years, including attempts to verify its three-story and one-basement configuration in 2019. Historical records show earlier maintenance activities such as reroofing in 1997 and fence repairs in 1987. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections, with the most recent significant compliance issues identified and resolved in early 2008. While there have been several 311 calls related to street issues in the immediate vicinity since 2018, including reports of graffiti, damaged trees, and sidewalk defects, these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management. The property's maintenance record shows regular attention to required repairs and improvements, particularly during the 2006 renovation period, which significantly upgraded unit 159's living spaces and associated electrical systems.

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Risk rating

How 157-159 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
82th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 52 are predicted to be safer.

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 (ZIP code)

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.7%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 10.3%
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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157-159 Noe St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 17
Garbage and debris
furniture

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