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42 Elizabeth St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3646010 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 42 Elizabeth 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,092 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3646010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bruno 1999 Rev Living Trust
Mailing address
175 Valley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
061296

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 42 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, owned by Bruno 1999 Rev Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, the property received a complete reroofing in April 2024 at a cost of $18,000, following substantial bathroom renovations in July 2022 that included updates to the shower pan, wet walls, vanity, and exhaust fan, along with the installation of a vacancy sensor ($20,000). The building has a history of necessary infrastructure upgrades, including sewer line and house trap replacement in 2011, though a gas houseline extension permit from 2009 is listed as expired. The property experienced a serious incident in 1999 with fire damage to the back staircase, which had previously been identified as deteriorated and was replaced in 1996 along with improvements to the parking area.

The building's service history includes various maintenance and repair work, such as street space and sidewalk improvements in 2011, though no major safety concerns have been documented since the fire incident. Recent activity has primarily involved routine maintenance and renovations rather than urgent repairs. The property has generated several 311 calls regarding external issues, particularly concerning parking (multiple reports of driveway blocking in 2022-2023) and street cleanliness (2012), as well as some service requests related to public works matters (2021-2022), but these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's condition or safety. A security alarm activation incident was recorded, but it was determined to be unintentional with no fire or civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 42 Elizabeth 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
59th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 770 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.1%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

42 Elizabeth St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Apr 10
Reroofing
$18,000 · Complete
Planning RecordApr 10
Reroofing of asphalt shingles, visible from the PROW.

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