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116 Fair Oaks St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3631007 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 116 Fair Oaks 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
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3631007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Timmins Gerald E F
Mailing address
116a Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
091812

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 116 Fair Oaks St in Noe Valley is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Gerald E F Timmins. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including the installation of a roof-mounted 4.095 kW solar array in 2019 and a sewer line replacement using pipe burst method in 2021. The building has experienced two notable violation periods: one in 2002 related to security requirements (self-closing exterior doors) and a more substantial set of violations in 2011 that included issues with fire safety (maintenance of fire extinguishers and flammable storage), building safety (weatherproofing), and concerns about lead-based paint. All these violations were ultimately resolved, with the last being abated in August 2011.

Recent history of the property shows regular maintenance and updating of essential systems, including the 1990 reroofing project. The building has undergone routine apartment house inspections in 2002 and 2006, and while there have been no building-specific violations since 2011, there have been various municipal service calls in the surrounding area, including reports of garbage and debris (most recently in October 2024), sidewalk parking violations, and one instance of a damaged tree reported in October 2024 that is currently open and accepted for maintenance. The property's location has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as evidenced by the 311 calls, including parking violations and general street cleaning needs, though these are external to the building itself and indicate general neighborhood conditions rather than specific building concerns.

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Risk rating

How 116 Fair Oaks 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
36th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1203 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.1%
Moderate concern 23.2%
Severe concern 22.7%
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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116 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Oct 14
Work category: 1p; replace sewer line via pipe burst method
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