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3985-3995 23Rd St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3653029 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 3985-3995 23Rd 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3653029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fairbrother Family Trust
Mailing address
Fairbrother Phillip H & Ver 625 Birchwood Ct Danville CA 94506
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1003 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3995 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3985 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The Fairbrother Family Trust owns this two-story, multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, San Francisco. The property, which was built in 1900 and contains three units, has undergone several significant improvements over the past years. Most recently, in November 2023, there was a sewer issue that required attention. Between 2009-2011, the building received substantial maintenance work, including kitchen renovations (cabinets, countertop, sink), electrical upgrades (100-amp sub-panel, kitchen receptacle), plumbing work (water heater replacement), and various exterior repairs (window trim, deck, garage sheetrock, roof work, and painting). A notable incident occurred in October 2009 when violations were filed regarding interior wall paint, including concerns about lead-based paint, though these were abated by February 2010. The building has experienced some ongoing maintenance issues typical of urban properties, including multiple reports of driveway blocking, illegal postings, and one sewage backup in late 2023. Recent exterior maintenance history shows attention to facade upkeep, with permits indicating both interior and exterior improvements, including the removal of outdated dental laboratory equipment termination from 1980. The most recent building complaint and violation records are from 2009-2010, suggesting that previous issues related to interior paint conditions have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 3985-3995 23Rd 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
13th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1635 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.3%
Moderate concern 35.9%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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3985-3995 23Rd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 12
Damaged tree
about to fall
311 RequestApr 12
Garbage and debris

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