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849 Noe St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3621085 6 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 849 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 1960
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area4,854 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3621085
Ownership

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

Owner name
Herrero Fmly Survivor'S Tr
Mailing address
Herrero Janet Gentile Succ- Po Box 456 Calistoga CA 94515
Last sale
082200

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 849 Noe Street, constructed in 1960 and classified as Multi-Family Residential, has undergone significant recent maintenance and improvements, with particular attention to unit upgrades and safety compliance. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (as a Tier 3 property) and has addressed various units' needs through comprehensive renovations between 2021-2024, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system upgrades, and the installation of electric vehicle chargers in Units 2 and 5 (April 2024). In late 2023, serious structural issues were identified with the roof deck, including dry rot, drainage problems, and fire safety concerns, leading to immediate repairs costing $30,000 and additional work to improve safety features. The building has a history of compliance with safety requirements, including a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 to meet current codes.

The property has faced several maintenance challenges over the years, including a 2019 violation regarding soft-story compliance (later resolved), and past issues with fire escape maintenance and smoke alarm systems in 2006, which were all abated. Recent inspections in 2024 highlighted concerns about unsecured furniture on the roof, though this complaint was marked as not active. While the building has experienced some fire alarm activations and a carbon monoxide incident, none resulted in civilian injuries or significant damage. The property management has been proactive in addressing building code requirements and improving unit quality, with recent works focusing on modernizing systems and ensuring safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 849 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
5th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 41.2%
Moderate concern 45.1%
Severe concern 13.7%
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

849 Noe St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 26
Overgrown tree
blocking sidewalk
311 RequestMay 07
Damaging property

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