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3972-3976 23Rd St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3625018 7 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 3972-3976 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 1900
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3625018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Silverman Govan Tr
Mailing address
Silverman Charles & Govan E 101 Henry Adams St Ste 315 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
033020

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3976 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3974 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3972 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3972-3976 23rd Street in Noe Valley is a 2-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Silverman Govan Tr. The building has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in 2022, Unit A received substantial updates including electrical system improvements, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and plumbing upgrades, along with sewer line replacement using trenchless methods. This work followed a complaint in November 2022 regarding unpermitted demolition and reconstruction of the entire unit, though the permits were ultimately completed properly.

The building has a history of maintenance issues, particularly evident in 2005-2006 when multiple complaints were filed regarding serious problems including structural defects, plumbing failures (repeated sewage backups), electrical issues, and unauthorized construction work. These issues resulted in several building violations requiring attention. Prior to these incidents, there was a notable issue in 2003 regarding unpermitted sidewalk construction for garbage can storage. More recently, in 2020-2022, there have been multiple reports of sidewalk defects, including lifting and collapsing sections, though some of these cases were resolved or were under proper permitting processes. The property appears to have addressed major plumbing, electrical, and structural concerns over time, with the most recent improvements focusing on unit modernization and infrastructure upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 3972-3976 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
24th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1428 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

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 37.7%
Moderate concern 32.5%
Severe concern 29.9%
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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The story over time

3972-3976 23Rd St event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Nov 02
Date last observed: 31-oct-22; time last observed: 9:00; identity of person performing the work: unknown -- work vehicles witho; floor: 1; unit: a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: unpermitted demolition and reconstruction of entire unit;
Building Inspection Division
Plumbing PermitOct 31
Replace approx 135 of sewer from the left side of the property to the sidwalk main line via trenchless method by using 4' dr17 pipe.

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