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52-54 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3633010 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 1.2
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 52-54 Alvarado 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3633010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Reyes Maria Revoc Interv Tr
Mailing address
Maria Reyes Trustee 52 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
090994

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Included addresses

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54 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110
54 A Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110
52 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 52-54 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, containing three units and currently owned by the Reyes Maria Revoc Interv Tr. The building has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, with substantial work completed in 2022 including a comprehensive bathroom and kitchen renovation ($20,000), electrical upgrades (new 400-amp service with four meter sockets), and the installation of a new electric fireplace. Prior improvements include rear stair replacement (2016) and window upgrades (1989).

Of particular concern are recent habitability issues documented in April 2023, when multiple violations were issued including problems with lead-based paint, water damage, wall repairs, and interior surface deterioration in Unit 54A. These violations were abated by June 2023, suggesting timely remediation but indicating previous maintenance challenges. The building underwent routine maintenance in 2007 and has seen various housing-related inspections. The surrounding area has experienced periodic street cleaning issues, particularly in 2024, though these are external to the building itself. All recent building permits have been properly completed, demonstrating compliance with city regulations, though the property history indicates ongoing maintenance requirements typical of older buildings.

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Risk rating

How 52-54 Alvarado 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
26th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1390 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.7%
Moderate concern 19.9%
Severe concern 29.4%
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

52-54 Alvarado St event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 07
Building violation
A smoke & carbon monoxide alarm compliance affidavit is due for this property. install the required alarms and submit the required complian…
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 07
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