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3950 23Rd St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3625014 2 units · 2 fl · 1885

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 3950 23Rd 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 1885
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 built1885
Total area1,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3625014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Arnott Harry William
Mailing address
3950 23rd St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
020718

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Initial analysis

The property at 3950 23rd Street in Noe Valley is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1885, currently owned by Harry William Arnott. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of critical structures, with three significant repair projects documented: a comprehensive garage roof, railings, and deck repair due to dry rot in 2011 costing $11,847; a full reroofing in 2001 for $9,500; and dry rot repairs completed in 1986, indicating attention to structural maintenance over the decades. The most recent major infrastructure event was a sewage backup incident in April 2018, which was resolved through PUC intervention.

The property has experienced various maintenance issues and exterior concerns over recent years, with the most pressing current issue being an open case regarding a collapsed sidewalk reported in March 2021. There have been two tree-related incidents (May 2023 and June 2020) involving maintenance needs, though the most recent inspection in September 2023 indicated the tree was in fair-good condition despite initial concerns about elm anthracnose. Other notable incidents include a sewage vent issue in April 2018, various street cleaning matters, and reports of abandoned vehicles and improper postings, all of which have been resolved. The building's management history suggests reasonable responsiveness to maintenance issues as they arise, though the persistence of the sidewalk defect and the multiple tree maintenance needs indicate some ongoing exterior maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3950 23Rd 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
95th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 90.2%
Moderate concern 7.7%
Severe concern 2.1%
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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