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266-270 San Jose Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6513010 20 units · 2 fl · 1957

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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 266-270 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 1957
2 or more units
20 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
Units20
Floors2
Year built1957
Total area8,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6513010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mufarreh Family Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Antoinette & Salem Mufarreh 290 Gellert Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
122002

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266 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
270 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 20-unit, 2-story apartment building at 266-270 San Jose Ave in Noe Valley, owned by the Mufarreh Family Living Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events since its construction in 1957. Most recently, in July 2023, the building received multiple violations requiring attention to fire safety compliance, including smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance, fire escape ladder maintenance, and other safety requirements, though these violations were abated by August 15, 2023. The building has a documented history of fire safety issues, with violations related to extinguishers, blocked exits, and alarm systems found in 2006, 2018, and 2021, though these were all corrected. Structural maintenance has been performed periodically, including repairs to dry rot in 2003, multiple roof works in 1998, and repairs to damaged beams in 2012. The building received electrical service upgrade work in 2013, though this permit was ultimately canceled.

The property has undergone regular routine inspections of common areas, with records showing compliance inspections in 2002, 2008, and most recently in 2023. There have been several instances of parking violations near the building, with multiple citations issued between 2022-2024 for blocked driveways. Tree maintenance issues were reported in 2017, and though initially concerning, they were determined not to present any immediate hazard. While the building has experienced various issues requiring attention over the years, most violations have been promptly addressed according to available records, with the most pressing recent concerns being fire safety-related.

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Risk rating

How 266-270 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

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
2th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1841 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.8%
Moderate concern 39.3%
Severe concern 44.9%
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

266-270 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 22
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitMar 04
New drain and water hookup for laundry. ref bpa 202601204177

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