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119-121 Fair Oaks St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3632042

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 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.

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).

Owner name
Terrence W Tilley Trust
Mailing address
Tilley Terrence W Trustee 121 Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
083117

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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

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
87th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 244 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 88.7%
Moderate concern 8.9%
Severe concern 2.4%
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

119-121 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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

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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