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1286 Guerrero St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6512026 9 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1286 Guerrero 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units9
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,674 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6512026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Boschetti Giampaolo
Mailing address
955 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
050720

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Initial analysis

This three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building located at 1286 Guerrero Street in Noe Valley was built in 1900 and is currently owned by Giampaolo Boschetti. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a completed fire alarm system upgrade in October 2024 (costing $28,203) to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders and a new fire panel. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $49,000) to improve seismic safety, and in 2006 the exit stair was replaced. However, the building has experienced serious maintenance issues, particularly evident in 2022-2023, when multiple tenants reported concerns including water damage, lead paint problems, and rodent infestations, with one serious complaint noting ceiling collapse over a child's bed. These issues prompted mandatory compliance inspections and violations for various safety concerns including fire escape maintenance and smoke detection systems during the inspection period from 2001 to 2022. The property is currently undergoing a legalization process for two unpermitted fourth-floor units, as indicated in the September 2019 complaint about potential fire safety violations related to unauthorized units. Recent maintenance history includes various unit renovations, such as a bathroom remodel in 2018, though some permits from 2008 (reroofing) expired without completion records. The building's historical violations and complaints indicate periodic issues with basic safety requirements, though most recent work focuses on bringing systems up to current code compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1286 Guerrero 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
1th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1860 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.4%
Moderate concern 79.3%
Severe concern 7.4%
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

1286 Guerrero St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 30
Legalize 1 (e) udu (#8) per planning code 207.3.permit 1 (e) udu (#9) as adu per state.f/s as noted but sep permit on 4/f and pulbic spaces only.upgrade water meter.add booster pump. to comply with nov201984145.ref dcp 2025-000321prj.
$32,500 · Filed

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