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472-474 Noe St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3582013 3 units · 3 fl · 1901

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 472-474 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 1901
2 or more units
3 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 1901
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1901
Total area3,252 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3582013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
472 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
May 17, 2017

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472 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
474 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 472-474 Noe Street, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Guiang David Matthew & Hill, has undergone various significant improvements over recent years with proper permitting and completion records. Most notably, in 2023, nine windows were replaced (three street-visible) with aluminum-clad wood, and in 2019, three front façade windows were updated to Marvin double-hung wood windows. The building's maintenance history shows responsible upkeep, including a reroofing project in 2021 and kitchen remodeling at 472 Noe Street in 2011 involving partition wall removal and new appliance installations, supported by associated plumbing and electrical work permits.

The property's historical maintenance record from 2002-2006 shows several building violations related to fire safety and stair repairs, all of which were properly addressed and abated by 2006. A notable permit application from 2016 for the legalization of a fourth unit was cancelled, suggesting the project did not proceed. Recent inspections and 311 calls have primarily concerned external matters such as sidewalk cleaning and waste removal, with no active building violations or safety concerns currently on record. The most recent building improvements focus on window replacement and general maintenance, indicating ongoing investment in the property's upkeep while maintaining compliance with local building codes.

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Risk rating

How 472-474 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
57thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 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.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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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472-474 Noe St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 11
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 13
Garbage and debris

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