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996 Noe St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3624007 2 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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 996 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
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 built1900
Total area2,039 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3624007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fornesi James & Rosa
Mailing address
976 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 996 Noe Street in Noe Valley, owned by James and Rosa Fornesi, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most substantial cluster of problems occurring in 2007 when multiple violations were documented between May and July. These violations included water damage, window and wall damage, deteriorated drainage pipes, floor covering issues, ventilation problems, and lead paint concerns, all of which were resolved by August 13, 2007. Earlier issues included mold and mildew problems reported in 2004, which were addressed by January 2005. An electrical permit from December 2004 mentioned the installation of heaters, washer, and circuits, though this permit is currently marked as expired.

Most recently, in November 2024, there was a complaint regarding large trucks driving on the sidewalk and potentially damaging underground utilities, though this complaint is now inactive. Other historical complaints have included concerns about painted shut windows and protruding nails (July 2007), damaged pipes and fireplace smoke issues (May 2007), and one instance of pavement defect near the property in 2017 that was resolved by PG&E. The building's most recent documented issues (as of October 2023) appear to have more to do with street conditions and utilities rather than the building itself. Notably, all major building violations from 2007 were successfully abated, and more recent complaints have generally been resolved promptly, suggesting improved management of the property's maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 996 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
68th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 601 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.8%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 5.5%
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

996 Noe St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 26
Revision to pa#202508253820: (lower unit) install (7) new windows at the back of the building. replace garage door, same opening. remove old fence and install new redwood fence. rebuild back stairs like for like less than 50% repair.
$12,000 · Complete
Planning RecordMar 26
Revision to BPA 202508253820 new fence at rear not to exceed 10' from grade. Repair existing stair at rear meeting PC Section 136 (c) 14. Replace garage door with new sectional door.

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