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477-479 Elizabeth St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3654026 4 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 477-479 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area5,633 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3654026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sullivan Family Revocable T
Mailing address
763 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
030420

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479 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114
477 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 477-479 Elizabeth Street in Noe Valley, built in 1900 and owned by Sullivan Family Revocable Trust, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance over recent years. Between 2016 and 2019, the property received substantial upgrades including a comprehensive fire safety retrofit with the installation of a new fire sprinkler system (450 heads), automatic fire alarm system, and related electrical work. The building underwent complete plumbing modernization with new sewer lines, radiating heating systems for all units, and comprehensive re-plumbing of bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities. Electrical improvements included a 300-amp service upgrade and unit rewiring with new subpanels and fixtures.

Historical records show the building faced several maintenance and compliance issues in the early 2000s, with a routine apartment inspection in 2002 revealing multiple violations including safety concerns with stairs, handrails, and fire safety equipment, as well as lead paint hazards. These violations were officially abated by September 2006. More recent complaints include reports of construction-related disturbances in 2014 and 2016, and a 2010 complaint about structural concerns (cracked walls and uneven floors), though all were marked as not active. The property has experienced regular issues with parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways between 2022 and 2025. A fire violation related to the alarm system was issued in July 2019 but was subsequently abated. Recent incidents include graffiti on the building in January 2024 and a reported encampment in November 2023, though the latter was marked as unable to locate.

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Risk rating

How 477-479 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
25th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1409 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.7%
Moderate concern 20.8%
Severe concern 22.5%
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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477-479 Elizabeth St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 24
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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