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522-526 Noe St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583005 3 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 522-526 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,563 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Karen Amaral Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Amaral Karen Ttee 518 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
071894

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522 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
526 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
524 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 522-526 Noe Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1900 and classified as Flats & Duplex, the building is currently owned by the Karen Amaral Living Trust. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, with notable repairs including dry rot remediation and stair replacement work completed in 2004 (costing $1,250) and earlier in 1997, along with window replacements. More recent improvements include the installation of new furnaces in 2012, completed through two separate permits totaling $2,340.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, with the most significant being a housing complaint in 2001 regarding new hardwood flooring over heater vents, which was ultimately resolved. The property has undergone various street space and sidewalk permit approvals in 2006 and 2007, suggesting compliance with local regulations for external work. Recent years have seen the building's immediate vicinity experience recurring issues with street cleanliness and waste management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2012 and 2024 concerning general cleaning needs and garbage issues. Notable exterior incidents include reports of medical waste (needles) and an abandoned vehicle in the street outside the property. The most recent building-related activity was a repair request for an electrical issue in December 2022, though this was determined to be related to a nearby construction project, not the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 522-526 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
40th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 767 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

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 53.6%
Moderate concern 30.2%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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522-526 Noe St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 28
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestFeb 01
Blocking driveway cite tow

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