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165-171 Chattanooga St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3630024 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 165-171 Chattanooga 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1908
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3630024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Avelina G Pritchard Suc Tru 2200 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
October 16, 2003

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182 A Mersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
171 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
167 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
182 Mersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
165 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
169 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 165-171 Chattanooga Street property is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Pritchard Marital Trust. The building has undergone significant work in recent years, most notably the addition of two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2018-2019, converted from existing vacant storage space on the first floor, for which multiple permits totaling $85,000 were issued. The structure also underwent soft-story retrofit work, with initial permits dating back to 2017, though there remain compliance issues as indicated by a "Non-Compliant" status under San Francisco's mandatory soft-story retrofit program, with a violation filed in July 2020 that was finally resolved in May 2024. The building has a history of maintenance issues, including several plumbing and roofing problems in the 1990s-2000s, though these have mostly been addressed through various repairs and renovations. Recent improvements include comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2013 featuring new wiring, grounded plugs, smoke detectors, and a subpanel installation, as well as kitchen renovations and bathroom improvements during the same period.

The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges over its history, with various violations and complaints regarding building systems and safety features, though most have been resolved through proper channels. Notable past issues included roof leaks affecting neighboring properties (1997), drainage problems (2006), and multiple soft-story retrofit compliance matters between 2017 and 2024. The building's permit history shows a pattern of structural and safety improvements, particularly focusing on seismic retrofitting and unit expansion through the addition of ADUs, though the delayed completion of mandatory soft-story work resulted in a significant violation notice in 2020 that was only resolved in mid-2024. Recent maintenance and improvement work suggests ongoing investment in the property's upkeep, with substantial permitted work costs totaling over $200,000 in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 165-171 Chattanooga 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
24thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1428 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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165-171 Chattanooga St event timeline

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