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119-121 Fair Oaks St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3632042

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 119-121 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 1890
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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 1890
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units—
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area2,005 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3632042
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tilley Terrence W Trustee 121 Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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121 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
119 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 119-121 Fair Oaks Street in Noe Valley, presently owned by the Terrence W Tilley Trust, has a documented history dating back to 1890. The most recent significant maintenance work undertaken on the property was a $15,000 reroofing project completed in July 2023. The building has experienced recurring sewer-related issues between 2020-2022, with multiple documented incidents of sewage backup through a 4-inch vent, with the final such event recorded in November 2021. These sewer incidents, though all resolved through appropriate city department interventions, suggest a potentially aging plumbing infrastructure.

The property has also had three documented fire department responses, all of which were non-emergency situations: two instances of malfunctioning alarm systems and one unintentional smoke detector activation, with no civilian injuries reported in any of these incidents. Most recently, there have been several street-related service calls, including reports of garbage and debris (most recently a mattress in September 2024) and human/animal waste (May 2022), though these external issues are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. While the building's permit and incident history shows regular attention to maintenance and appropriate responses to issues as they arise, the pattern of sewer-related incidents and alarm malfunctions could be notable for prospective tenants.

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Risk rating

How 119-121 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

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
86thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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119-121 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 11
Administrative pa to clarify thay the work performed & completed under 200304091891 & 200304112054 was for the front bldg at 119-121 fair oaks, and not the rear bldg at 121a fair oaks. no work under this permit
$1 · Issued
311 RequestMay 07
Blocking driveway cite only

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