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276-278 Jersey St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6508019 3 units · 2 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 276-278 Jersey 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6508019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Herman E&Leonore Fifer 1990
Mailing address
Fifer Edward Daniel Succ-tt 149 Nueva Ave Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale
040219

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276 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
278 A Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
278 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 276-278 Jersey Street in Noe Valley, built in 1900 and containing 3 units under the ownership of Herman E & Leonore Fifer since 1990, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related events over the past decade. Most recently, in August 2024, an $14,000 re-roofing project was issued, continuing the property's historical pattern of roof maintenance, with previous re-roofing work completed in 2002 and 1988. The building underwent substantial repairs in 2012 following fire damage from a neighboring property, including siding replacement, drywall repairs, and window restoration costing $25,000, along with HVAC improvements including new furnace installation and gas line updates.

The property faced multiple challenges in 2013 regarding lead paint safety compliance, with several violations documented in June 2013 related to improper containment, cleanup standards, and access restrictions during work that disturbed lead-based paint. All these violations were abated by August 2013. The building has also required infrastructure updates, including sewer repairs in late 2013 and electrical system improvements such as a 40-amp subpanel replacement in 2013. Numerous 311 calls in recent years (2022-2025) have mainly concerned parking issues in the area, including reports of abandoned vehicles and blocked spaces, with one notable request regarding a collapsed sidewalk in February 2023 which was resolved through normal channels.

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Risk rating

How 276-278 Jersey 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
29th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1334 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.7%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 33.3%
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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The story over time

276-278 Jersey St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 22
Re-roofing
$14,000 · Issued

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