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539-541 Noe St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584071 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 539-541 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 1890
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area1,707 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3584071
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bjorseth Eva
Mailing address
539 - 541 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
082317

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541 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
539 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 539-541 Noe Street, owned by Eva Bjorseth, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1890 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent major work being a complete roof replacement in 2022 costing $20,000, using fire-resistant materials. Between 2009 and 2010, substantial improvements were made including a comprehensive remodel of both floors' kitchens and bathrooms ($96,000), replacement of exterior doors and windows, and installation of new stairs and French doors. The building has also received updates to its electrical and plumbing systems, with complete rewiring and plumbing fixtures installation in 2017, and various kitchen and bathroom improvements in 2014.

The property experienced one building complaint in 2009 regarding unauthorized construction of a deck/rooms at the rear of the house, which was resolved by June 2009. Maintenance and infrastructure improvements include a partial foundation replacement in the garage completed in 2007, and the installation of a new gas line for both units in 2008. The building has had minimal recent issues, with only routine maintenance matters reported, such as graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning in 2023. Recent municipal services interactions have primarily involved external neighborhood maintenance rather than building-specific issues. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with no recurring structural or safety concerns noted in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 539-541 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
87th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 166 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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.7%
Moderate concern 8.0%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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The story over time

539-541 Noe St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 28
Work category: 2pb; remodel kitchen with a sink, water for fridge & water for stove,. new bathroom with a sink, toilet & shower.
Issued
Electrical PermitMay 27
New bathroom and new cabinets in kitchen resulting in some kitchen upgrading and a new stair set in back yard with stair tread lights going down the stairs.

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