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442 Elizabeth St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3653016 8 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 442 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 1964
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,894 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3653016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alioto Joseph A
Mailing address
520 Cambridge St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 442 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, owned by Joseph A. Alioto, has undergone significant improvements and renovations since its construction in 1964, particularly focusing on unit upgrades and safety compliance. Most recently, in October 2024, a fire alarm system replacement was filed to meet California fire marshal codes, including the installation of low-frequency horns and wireless monitoring. The building has seen substantial unit modernization over the past five years, with completed kitchen and bathroom renovations in units #7, #8, and #6, including new cabinets, countertops, flooring, and plumbing improvements. A major safety upgrade was completed in 2017 with a $95,000 soft-story retrofit to comply with seismic requirements, though the building is currently listed as non-compliant under Tier 3 status.

Historical records show several fire safety concerns between 2004 and 2012, including issues with egress obstruction, fire escape ladders, and fire proofing materials, though these violations have all been abated. The building underwent significant electrical and plumbing upgrades during the unit renovations, including circuit breaker panel replacements and solar hot water system installation in 2011. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to external matters such as sidewalk defects and public space concerns, rather than building-specific issues. The property appears to be actively maintained, with regular unit upgrades and timely responses to violation notices, though the outstanding soft-story compliance designation remains notable.

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Risk rating

How 442 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
48th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 977 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.9%
Moderate concern 19.1%
Severe concern 28.1%
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

442 Elizabeth St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Feb 14
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. fire alarm upgrade with low frequency horns added in units and wireless radio monitor.
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