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555-557 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3624038 2 units · 4 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 555-557 Alvarado 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
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area4,328 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3624038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stowell Woods Family Tr
Mailing address
Catherine R Woods & David P 555 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
031121

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557 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
555 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 555-557 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley, constructed in 1900, has undergone significant repairs and improvements over the past decade. The property has received substantial safety upgrades, including the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system in 2014, upgraded utilities, and the most recent stair repairs in 2022 involving replacement of rotten treads and application of anti-slip paint. Major renovation work was completed in 2018 including wall inspections and drywall repairs on both floors, while 2014 saw significant infrastructure improvements including the installation of radiant heat boilers, new shower pans, and electrical system upgrades with the installation of a solar photovoltaic system.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to infrastructure and safety systems, including plumbing upgrades such as new air conditioning units and drainage systems in 2018, though there have been some recurring issues with exterior elements. The property experienced sewer-related incidents in 2014 and 2016, and there were multiple instances of tree-related concerns in 2017-2018. Minor issues such as garbage receptacle management have been documented, along with typical urban concerns like abandoned vehicles on the street, which were promptly addressed by authorities.

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Risk rating

How 555-557 Alvarado 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
70th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 564 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.2%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 11.9%
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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555-557 Alvarado St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 26
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