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404 Vicksburg St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6536031 3 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 404 Vicksburg 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6536031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Frederick Tam Trustee 1433 Woodberry Ave San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
August 05, 1988

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Initial analysis

This two-story multi-family residential building, located at 404 Vicksburg St in Noe Valley, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a complete electrical system upgrade in June 2023, which included new wiring, receptacles, lights, and replacement of old subpanels in all three units (404, Unit A, and Unit B). The building also received substantial infrastructure work in 2015 with the installation of a new sewer lateral and replacement of the sewer house line. Historical maintenance records show regular upkeep, including a reroofing project in 2010 ($5,200), repair of the front exterior stairway in 2007 ($6,000), and remediation of stucco damage near the garage door in 2003 ($7,000). A routine housing inspection in December 2000 resulted in several violations related to fire safety and gas utility shutoff tools, though all were promptly abated by January 2001.

The building's recent 311 call history from 2020 to 2024 primarily consists of external issues not directly related to the building's condition, such as sidewalk cleaning, parking enforcement, and tree maintenance. The most recent administrative process in February 2023 documented the building's three-unit configuration, following a 3R report dispute. Recent communications with the Rent Board in early 2024 indicate active tenant engagement with housing matters, including discussion of tenant protections and an update to the database with new owner information. The property's maintenance record shows consistent attention to infrastructure and safety systems, with no active violations or complaints currently on file.

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Risk rating

How 404 Vicksburg 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

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
47thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

404 Vicksburg St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Nov 06
311 service request
Encampment

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