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380 San Jose Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6532034 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 380 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,394 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot6532034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
January 22, 2016

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

Located in Noe Valley, 380 San Jose Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Meda Small Properties LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring in 2016-2017, including comprehensive electrical system upgrades to 200-amp service with individual meters, plumbing improvements including new water heaters and heaters in units 3 and 4, and extensive unit renovations totaling approximately $165,000 in completed permits. These upgrades included kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units, window replacements, and various safety improvements such as installing CO2 and smoke detectors.

The building has faced several maintenance challenges, particularly related to water intrusion and mold issues in 2013, which resulted in multiple Housing Inspection Services interventions and violations that were subsequently resolved. Earlier history includes a series of violations in 2002 regarding fire safety and lead paint hazards, all of which were abated by 2003. Recent building improvements include retaining wall repairs and seismic retrofitting work completed in 2017. The property has maintained active engagement with city services, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls and permits, though none of the recent 311 calls from 2019-2024 indicate building-specific issues; most relate to parking or sidewalk concerns. An application for a significant expansion project proposing additional units and parking was filed but is listed as informational only in planning records.

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Risk rating

How 380 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
25thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1409 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
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

380 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 13
Replacing 4 gas water heater with electric hybrid water heater. install 4 in the garage. run electrical circuit and disconnect for each. connect electrical (30 amp). cap the gas line.
$13,800 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMar 13
Connect 4 hpwh electrci hybrid water service connect cold and hot water

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