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233-235 Chattanooga St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3649025 2 units · 2 fl · 1875

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 233-235 Chattanooga 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 1875
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1875
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1875
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3649025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
235 Chattanooga St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
August 10, 1988

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233 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
235 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 233-235 Chattanooga St is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1875 and currently owned by Gee Craighton & Samantha J. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably the installation of a photovoltaic system in 2007 costing $20,500, which included both roof-mounted panels and a ground-level inverter. Recent maintenance includes bathroom renovations in 2011, featuring repairs to the shower/bath wall and new fixtures, along with a new bathtub installation. Earlier improvements include a concrete stair pad installation in 2000, reroofing in 1998, and dry rot repair to a bathroom in 1994. Historical records show an attempted horizontal addition in 1988, though this permit ultimately expired.

The property has experienced various municipal service calls in recent years, with the most pressing issues being a water leak in March 2021 and a customer callback that April. There have been several tree-related concerns documented between 2018 and 2020, including overgrown trees, damaged trees, and storm-related issues, all of which were addressed by the Department of Public Works. The building's immediate vicinity has seen routine urban maintenance issues such as garbage disposal and street cleaning, with the most recent incidents occurring between 2019 and 2023, including an overflowing city garbage can in January 2020 and various street cleaning matters. A parking enforcement issue was documented in January 2023 involving a blocked driveway, which resulted in a citation being issued. While there have been no documented structural or major safety concerns in recent years, the maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the current owners.

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Risk rating

How 233-235 Chattanooga 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
94thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
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

233-235 Chattanooga St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Oct 21
The construction crew arrived before quiet hours ended and woke our entire home up. they started at 6:30am today it is not the first time this has happened. (311 sr 101002830487)
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