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1038-1042 Guerrero St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3632005 8 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1038-1042 Guerrero 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
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,351 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3632005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stanley N Grgich Revocable
Mailing address
Stanley N Grgich, Trustee 144 Inverness Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
042998

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1040 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1038 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1042 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This three-story, 8-unit apartment building located at 1038-1042 Guerrero St in Noe Valley was built in 1908 and is currently owned by the Stanley N Grgich Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic upgrades in 2014 at a cost of $25,000, which have been certified as complete. A comprehensive renovation of the top unit's kitchen and bathroom was completed in 2012, including new cabinets, fixtures, and electrical work totaling $20,000.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in March 2023, including problems with paint, plumbing, fire safety equipment, weatherproofing, and smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance. These violations were all addressed and abated by May 2023. A concerning complaint from August 2021 reported possible unauthorized construction involving residential units and egress path modifications, though this was resolved shortly thereafter. The building's historical records show substantial improvements were made in 1983, including new plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, and roof work, though these permits have since expired.

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Risk rating

How 1038-1042 Guerrero 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
3th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1823 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 26.6%
Moderate concern 40.4%
Severe concern 32.9%
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

1038-1042 Guerrero St event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 06
Building violation
A section 604 compliance affidavit is now due for this property. have an appropriately licensed professional inspect those exterior buildin…
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 06
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