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972-976 Minnesota St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4106013 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Central Waterfront/Dogpatch
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 972-976 Minnesota 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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4106013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert T Noelke 2012 Tr
Mailing address
Noelke Robert T Trustee 1074 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
031797

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972 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA 94107
974 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA 94107
976 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 972-976 Minnesota St, owned by the Robert T Noelke 2012 Trust, was constructed in 1900 and is classified as a three-story flats and duplex structure. The building's maintenance and improvement history shows several significant updates, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2001 costing $8,270, kitchen and bathroom upgrades in 2004 (approximately $2,650), and a reroofing project in 1997, though the roof permit has expired. The property has undergone two routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services, in 2004 and 2015, with no active violations noted.

The surrounding area has experienced various public service incidents in recent years, particularly in 2022-2024, including multiple general cleaning requests for street and sidewalk maintenance, and two parking enforcement cases. Other documented issues include a graffiti incident in January 2023, a 2022 encampment-related service request, and reports of loose garbage and debris. One notable infrastructure service request from November 2021 involved tree inspection and assessment by the Bureau of Urban Forestry, while a pavement defect was reported and resolved in October 2021. The frequency of recent 311 calls suggests ongoing attention to external maintenance needs in the immediate vicinity, though these issues appear to be promptly addressed by relevant city services.

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Risk rating

How 972-976 Minnesota 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
55th percentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 44.0%
Moderate concern 45.9%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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