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137-139 Noe St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3541062 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 137-139 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.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,388 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3541062
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
139 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
042721

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139 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
137 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 137-139 Noe Street, built in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2015, the property underwent substantial renovations including voluntary seismic strengthening ($30,000), electrical rewiring with a new 200amp service ($30,000), and plumbing upgrades including new furnaces for both units ($5,000). The ground floor space transitioned from a coffee shop to an architecture office with associated improvements ($14,500), while interior residential improvements included kitchen and bathroom remodels, code-compliant stair replacement, and exploration of dry rot issues ($70,000). The building faced serious safety concerns in 2006 when unsafe egress stairs were identified, requiring temporary closure, though this violation was eventually abated in 2013. A lead paint violation was recorded in 2015, which was promptly addressed.

Recent maintenance work includes a $10,000 reroofing project initiated in 2022. The property has experienced several recent issues requiring attention, including reports of damaged benches and graffiti in 2023, and multiple parking violations on the sidewalk in 2024. The building's systems have seen significant upgrades in recent years, including the 2015 installation of new electrical systems serving both residential and commercial spaces, new furnaces, and comprehensive plumbing updates. While the property has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, recent years have shown fewer serious violations, focusing more on routine maintenance and addressing wear and tear.

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Risk rating

How 137-139 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
91th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.0%
Moderate concern 9.6%
Severe concern 4.4%
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

137-139 Noe St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 21
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestSep 16
Garbage and debris

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