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96 Jersey St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6510017 4 units · 2 fl · 1974

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 96 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 1974
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1974
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6510017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Gutfreund Isac T & Minette 54 Alma St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story apartment building at 96 Jersey Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Gutfreund Family Trust, was constructed in 1974 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in May 2023, the building received a complete reroofing at a cost of $18,800, marking the second roof replacement on record following a previous one from 1996. The building experienced a notable series of violations in July 2002 related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with decks, fire extinguishers, exterior doors, and lead paint concerns, all of which were resolved by September 2003. Two building permits were issued in 2002 specifically to address deck repairs, and a fence replacement was completed in 2004. A routine inspection of common areas conducted in 2008 showed no significant issues.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved street-level concerns, with multiple parking enforcement calls in late 2024 regarding blocked driveways. There is currently one open issue on record regarding a pavement defect reported in August 2024. Other recent service calls near the property include reports of illegal postings (May 2024), two abandoned Christmas tree removal requests (January-February 2023), and a damaged property report (March 2023). While there have been several recent complaints about parking issues in the vicinity, these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 96 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

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
60thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 752 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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96 Jersey St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 03
Public works
bsm request for service
311 RequestAug 22
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