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3830-3836 23Rd St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3628016 4 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
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 3830-3836 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 1906
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1906
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,088 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3628016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Balistreri Mary A N Ttee 17 Grand View Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
August 25, 2016

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3832 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3836 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3830 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3834 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3830-3836 23rd Street in Noe Valley, owned by Balistreri Family Trust, was constructed in 1906 and contains four units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past decade, with particular attention needed to address structural safety concerns. Most notably, between 2015-2017, multiple repairs were undertaken to address dry rot damage on the rear stairs, including work following a 2015 complaint investigation that revealed incomplete repairs. The building also underwent plumbing work in 2018, involving gas line replacement and water heater reinstallation. Several safety violations were documented in 2007, including issues with smoke detectors, egress obstruction, and handrail repairs, though these were reportedly abated by 2008.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building systems and safety concerns, with the most recent building permit from 2017 addressing stair repairs costing $8,375. A fire complaint regarding blocked exits was filed in May 2015 and closed in August 2015, though no further details are provided about its resolution. The property has generated various 311 calls between 2019-2024, primarily related to street cleaning and waste management issues, though these appear to be external to the building itself. Historical records show routine housing inspections were conducted, with a 2000 inspection completing without noted issues. While many violations appear to have been addressed over time, the pattern of repairs and violations suggests periodic attention to basic safety and maintenance systems throughout the building's history.

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Risk rating

How 3830-3836 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
49thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3830-3836 23Rd St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 20
Date last observed: 17-apr-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: no permit? work not being done in lead safe manner.;
Code Enforcement Section
Building PermitJan 09
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)

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