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1285 Guerrero St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6513031 3 units · 2 fl · 1953

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
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 1285 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 1953
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area2,874 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6513031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yim/Mak Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Yim Ngok Kue & Mak Ki Chun 4 Timberhill Court Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
011598

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 3-unit apartment building at 1285 Guerrero Street in Noe Valley, constructed in 1953 and currently owned by Yim/mak Fmly Tr, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over the past few decades. Most notably, in October 2022, a substantial reroofing project was undertaken with a cost of $18,800. The building experienced a significant set of fire safety and structural issues in March 2002, which led to multiple notices of violation (NOV) being issued, including concerns about stairs, fire sprinklers, and security features - all of which were resolved by May 2002. Additional improvements were made in 2000 when the existing storage was divided into three separate units for tenants, and earlier roof work was attempted in 1992.

More recent history shows attention to infrastructure maintenance, though with some recurring issues; for example, there were multiple complaints about driveway blocking between 2019 and 2024, with citations issued in several instances, most recently in June 2024. A 2011 complaint regarding inadequate fire extinguisher coverage was promptly addressed within one month. Multiple routine inspections have been conducted over the years, including one in 2006, and the building has generally responded to regulatory requirements when violations were noted. Recent municipal service calls in 2023-2024 have primarily concerned parking enforcement and some sidewalk maintenance issues, with no significant building-related violations or complaints recorded in the past several years.

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Risk rating

How 1285 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
34th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1240 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.1%
Moderate concern 22.1%
Severe concern 7.8%
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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1285 Guerrero St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jul 08
Curb or curb ramp defect
Curb or Curb Ramp Defect

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