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212 Fair Oaks St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3648005 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 212 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 1900
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.

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 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,094 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3648005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
212 Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
October 26, 2010

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Initial analysis

The 212 Fair Oaks Street property, located in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood, is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, and currently owned by Lyon Christopher L. The building has undergone several significant improvements in the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring in 2011 when a comprehensive kitchen remodel was completed, including the installation of new sliding glass doors, window modifications, and related electrical and plumbing work. During the same period, the property received important infrastructure updates, including the installation of a new 200-amp electrical service with four meters and replacement of 12 windows and the front door.

The building's recent history shows minimal major incidents affecting resident experience or safety, with most 311 calls related to routine neighborhood issues such as parking violations, tree maintenance, and street cleaning. A damaged tree was addressed in February 2023 through proper pollarding treatment, and a variance for rear yard modification had been approved prior to the 2011 renovations. Temporary parking arrangements were successfully implemented in February 2013 for resident moving purposes, and a street light issue from 2011 was promptly resolved by PG&E. The property's permit and maintenance record suggests active upkeep and modernization efforts have been undertaken to maintain and improve the building's facilities over time.

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Risk rating

How 212 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1071 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

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
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

212 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 30
Date last observed: 28-jan-26; identity of person performing the work: heather lyon, pawsitive regard; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; illegal change of use; ; additional information: garage and back unit being used for illegal/unlicensed dog kennel. owner is now renovating the garage for an even larger dog kennel in a residential zone without proper permits.;
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