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306 Fair Oaks St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6511001 9 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 306 Fair Oaks 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 1926
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1926
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area5,175 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6511001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert F&dolores Gotshalk 304 Castilian Way San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
100197

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story building at 306 Fair Oaks Street in Noe Valley, owned by Gotshalk Revocable Trust, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2023, multiple violations were documented related to building safety and maintenance, including concerns with the fire-resistant ceiling surfaces in the boiler room, outdated boiler permits, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm compliance, and thermostat requirements for heating. These violations, categorized under various sections including fire safety and building codes, defined the property as a nuisance under San Francisco Housing Code. A July 2023 building permit was subsequently issued to address specific violations, including minor stairs repairs and guardrailing height upgrades.

More recently, in early 2024, the building has faced complaints regarding alleged illegal hotel activity and noise disturbances, with tenants reporting consistent issues with loud music that could be heard through walls and floors, particularly from the first floor. These complaints were filed with Housing Inspection Services and described a concerning pattern of disruptive behavior suggesting unauthorized transient occupancy of the residential building. The property has also generated numerous 311 service requests in July 2026, primarily related to excessive noise, with at least one responding officer issuing a citation for a driveway blocking incident. While some of these noise-related cases were officially closed as "Accepted," they indicate ongoing concerns about resident comfort and building management oversight.

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Risk rating

How 306 Fair Oaks 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
3th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1823 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.1%
Moderate concern 31.5%
Severe concern 35.4%
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

306 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 31
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestJul 30
Blocking driveway cite only

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