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412-414 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6502004 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 412-414 Hoffman Ave 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,111 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6502004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2632 Mcgee Ave Berkeley CA 94703
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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414 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
412 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 412-414 Hoffman Avenue in Noe Valley, owned by Turner Charles B Jr Owyang, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past decades. The most recent major work on the property includes a sewer pipe replacement in August 2021, which involved replacing the house line and 20 feet of sewer pipe towards the foundation. In 2011, substantial repairs were carried out to address dry rot issues, including work on the front stairs, rear stairs and deck, laundry room, installation of a new water heater pedestal, bathroom remodeling in unit #3, and replacement of multiple windows and doors, accompanied by relevant plumbing and electrical work. The building has seen various improvements over the years, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 1992, a vertical addition in 1991, and multiple unit-specific upgrades such as kitchen cabinet replacements in 1994 and bathroom/ laundry relocations in 2011.

More recent maintenance includes a water heater replacement in 2008 and a gas houseline extension in 2012, though both those permits are now expired. The property has had minimal issues reported through the 311 system, with the most recent case in September 2023 concerning loose garbage on the street which was promptly resolved by the Department of Public Works. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and proactive addressing of structural and safety concerns, particularly with the focus on addressing dry rot in 2011 and the installation of modern safety features like the sprinkler system in 1992.

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Risk rating

How 412-414 Hoffman Ave'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
17thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1560 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
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

412-414 Hoffman Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jun 20
Siding replacement and repair due to dry rot, replace and repair in kind roughly 850 sqft of repair area at rear of face of building and south side no window replaements, no work areas are visable from street
$20,000 · Issued

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