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252 Chattanooga St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3650011 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 252 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 1900
2 or more units
6 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 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,632 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3650011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
475 Hoffman Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 252 Chattanooga Street in Noe Valley, owned by Shelley Fernandez 2006 Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2023, there were complaints regarding unpermitted work and noise from kitchen demolition in Unit #4, which follows a pattern of similar violations, including a substantial renovation in 2013 that initially occurred without proper permits. The building has faced recurring issues with its exterior structures, including multiple repairs to stairs, decks, and a garage that suffered tree damage in 2019. This incident created an unsafe condition that remains active as of October 2023. Previous violations from 2012-2013 included serious safety concerns such as blocked egresses, fire safety issues, and problems with building maintenance that led to code enforcement actions.

The property has a documented history of addressing dry rot and structural maintenance, with repairs to exterior stairs and decks in 2017, and a significant siding replacement in 2008. Fire safety concerns were addressed with a violation abated in 2017 related to combustible materials. The building experienced plumbing issues in 2013, including a sewage backup that required intervention. More recently, there have been multiple complaints about driveway blockages and tree maintenance issues recorded through 311 calls. While the property has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, the pattern of unpermitted work, particularly during 2013 and 2023, raises ongoing concerns about compliance with building codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 252 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
7thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1747 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

252 Chattanooga St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 19
Caller reporting in that the apartment building is doing construction work outside the scope of the permit. they are excavating in front of the garden and they are digging up the roots of the private tree. please send out an inspector. stated the district inspector's name is shawn birmingham. (311 sr 101004087604)
Building Inspection Division
Planning RecordApr 28
Construction of a stucco retaining wall approximately 5'-8" in height and 7'-9" in width at the front of the property, located within the buildable area.

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