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470 Elizabeth St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3653021 3 units · 3 fl · 1890

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 470 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 1890
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 1890
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
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3653021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
470 Elizabeth St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
March 30, 2007

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 470 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, owned by Tamara Rible, was constructed in 1890 and consists of three stories. The building underwent a significant expansion in 2006, involving the removal and replacement of retaining walls and garage expansion, at a cost of $20,000. Several permits recorded as "street space" were issued between 2008 and 2020, typically at minimal cost. In 2015-2016, the building required compliance work following a physical inspection report (CC-7954), which involved both plumbing and electrical updates. A variance was obtained in 2000 for a gazebo installation, though this prompted multiple violations for building without proper permits, which were eventually resolved.

The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2003, 2007, and 2017, with the latter inspection raising concerns about possible illegal unit conversion and vacation rental use, though this complaint was ultimately marked as not active. Various safety and maintenance issues were identified and subsequently addressed, including the installation of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and gas utility shutoff tools. Recent activity includes a 2022 construction noise complaint and a 2023 parking enforcement request, though neither directly relates to the building's habitability or maintenance. The building successfully completed a 3-unit condo conversion process, as evidenced by planning records showing approved variance requests for the gazebo installation and official condo conversion approval. While the property has experienced several code violations and complaints over the years, records indicate that most issues were addressed through proper permits and corrections, with "not active" status on recent complaints suggesting current compliance with housing codes.

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Risk rating

How 470 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

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
47thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 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
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
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

470 Elizabeth St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jun 11
Street space
Issued

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