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72 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3633013 2 units · 2 fl · 1880

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 72 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 1880
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1880
Total area2,287 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3633013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fecteau Raymond J & Giebelh
Mailing address
Giebelhausen Katherine C 72A Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052616

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72 A Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110
72 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

72 Alvarado Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1880 and currently owned by Raymond J. Fecteau and Giebelh. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring between 2011-2014. This major renovation period included basement development with the addition of a bedroom and bathroom, electrical upgrades, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the installation of new HVAC systems including gas fireplaces, furnace, and water heater. During this time, the building received comprehensive plumbing and electrical updates, including new water supply lines, drains, vents, and a full electrical rewiring with new fixtures and dedicated circuits.

Recent maintenance work has focused on structural elements, including the replacement of wood stairs with metal spiral stairs in 2015 and various deck modifications. The property experienced a sewer-related issue in December 2019 that required flushing of upper lateral connections, with the blockage originating from inside the property. The building's infrastructure improvements in 2013-2014 included bathroom renovations and various system upgrades, suggesting a proactive approach to maintenance and modernization. Recent 311 calls primarily pertain to street-related issues and parking concerns in the vicinity, with no major building-specific complaints recorded in recent years. The most recent planning action, regarding the replacement of wood stairs with spiral stairs, was completed without major issues.

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Risk rating

How 72 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
92th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.1%
Moderate concern 7.0%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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