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482 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6502031 2 units · 3 fl · 1988

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 482 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 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1988
Total area2,443 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6502031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
482 Hoffman Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
October 31, 1989

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 482 Hoffman Avenue in Noe Valley was constructed in 1988 and is currently owned by Mason Tomar. The building's maintenance record shows two significant roofing projects: one completed in 1996, which was allowed to expire, and a more recent and properly completed reroofing project in 2014 that cost $6,480.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in recent years, particularly between 2022 and 2023, with multiple incidents of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. Between August 2022 and December 2023, there were at least eight documented parking violations in the immediate vicinity, with citations issued in several cases. The most recent parking violations occurred in December 2023 and October 2023, involving vehicles that were blocking driveways. During this same period, there was one instance of graffiti reported in October 2023, described as offensive, which was subsequently resolved. The building has also required occasional general service requests, including two in March 2022 related to parking enforcement and one in February 2022 involving animal control services.

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Risk rating

How 482 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 526 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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482 Hoffman Ave event timeline

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