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429-433 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3625038 3 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 429-433 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,867 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3625038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Contreras Marie
Mailing address
429-433 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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431 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
429 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
433 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 429-433 Alvarado St in Noe Valley is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Marie Contreras, containing three units. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovations occurring in 2016, including vinyl siding installation ($19,765) and window replacements ($11,427) that were not visible from the street. Earlier improvements included electrical system upgrades in 2003 with comprehensive rewiring of one unit and installation of a Ufer ground service, along with access modifications including a chair platform installation and kitchen alterations costing $50,000. The building had a notable series of violations and complaints in 2002-2005 regarding stair repairs, fire proofing, and smoke detector installation, all of which were eventually resolved. A more recent complaint in 2016 regarding unauthorized radiant heating installation was abated within a month.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls between 2022-2024 regarding driveway blocking, illegal parking, and related enforcement requests. Three of these incidents occurred in 2024, with varying outcomes including citations issued and unable to locate responses. The most recent maintenance issue on record is an overgrown tree near communication lines, reported in August 2024 and currently open. Historical maintenance records show earlier plumbing concerns in 2002 regarding sewer line issues, though this complaint was resolved by 2005. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrades to address various building systems, with no active violations or complaints on record as of now, suggesting improved compliance with housing standards in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 429-433 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
39th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.2%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 39.5%
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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