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442-444 Noe St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3582007 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 442-444 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 1913
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.

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 1913
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 built1913
Total area2,768 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3582007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chu Dickson & Kristin Trust 442 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
December 20, 2012

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442 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
444 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-family residential building at 442-444 Noe Street, owned by the Chu Family Trust, is a 1913 flats and duplex structure located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations over the past decade, with major work completed in 2013 including interior remodeling of both units, kitchen and bathroom updates, the addition of a new bathroom, and voluntary seismic upgrades totaling approximately $88,000. Additional improvements included the installation of new interior stairs connecting all levels, updated electrical systems with comprehensive fixture installations, and plumbing modifications including gas fireplace additions.

More recent developments include a pending remodeling project (filed in October 2024) involving modifications to the first floor lightwell, scullery/pantry conversion to a bathroom, kitchen remodeling, and bedroom addition. The building has had two complaints filed under Housing Inspection Services: one in 2018 regarding an allegedly illegal fireplace and another in 1999 about suspected commercial use of the garage, though both complaints are no longer active. The property has experienced various maintenance and service issues over recent years, including sidewalk defects, tree concerns, and periodic street cleaning needs, all of which have been resolved through appropriate channels. Recent 311 calls (2024-2016) have primarily involved external issues such as tree maintenance, graffiti, and general street cleaning rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent permit activity as of November 2024 is focused on obtaining final inspections for previously approved work from 2013-2014, suggesting that many of the earlier improvements have been completed.

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Risk rating

How 442-444 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
59thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 524 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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442-444 Noe St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Apr 07
1 bathroom remodel in the first floor, kitchen remodel in the second floor , laundry second floor
Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 17
(444 noe) full bathroom, shower pan,toilet, sink. (sewer line) - underground (442 noe) laundry and kitchen remodel . connect to existing plumbing

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