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210 San Jose Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6513002A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 210 San Jose 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6513002A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Douglas M Young, Trustee 210 San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
September 20, 1991

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Initial analysis

The property at 210 San Jose Avenue in Noe Valley is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building built in 1900, currently owned by the Douglas M Young Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant structural improvements, most notably a major foundation upgrade completed in 2009-2010 which included shotcrete work, steel beam installation, and electrical service upgrades, costing approximately $86,000. Earlier improvements include a bathroom remodel in 2007, reroofing in 2008, and fireplace maintenance in 1992. Recent maintenance work in 2023-2024 shows the building has been generally well-maintained, though there have been several recent issues with garbage and debris on the street, with multiple 311 calls reported between October 2024 and January 2025, most of which were resolved with no work needed.

The fire safety systems were addressed in 2022 with a sprinkler/standpipe system correction, though there were two false alarms or smoke scare incidents recorded in the fire incident data, with no civilian injuries reported in either case. The building's infrastructure improvements in 2009-2010 included substantial upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, with new 100A service installation, water heater replacement, and bathroom plumbing work. Recent parking-related issues have been documented, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking in 2023-2024, indicating ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the area.

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Risk rating

How 210 San Jose 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
61stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 733 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

210 San Jose Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 12
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