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1187 Noe St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6537028 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

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 1187 Noe 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
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,435 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6537028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Benn Alex H & Williams Lara
Mailing address
1187 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120204

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 1187 Noe St in Noe Valley is a two-unit, one-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Alex H Benn and Lara Williams. The building underwent significant renovations in the early 2000s, including a major vertical addition and various improvements to both the ground and second floors, totaling over $200,000 in combined permit costs. These improvements encompassed foundation work, interior remodeling, garage door enlargement, and front wall modifications. The building also received a solar panel installation with 44 roof-mounted modules in 2009, though this permit has since expired.

Recent documented issues at the property primarily relate to external maintenance and parking matters, with multiple reports of illegal parking and driveway blocking occurring throughout 2024. There have been several instances of illegal postings and street cleaning issues, though these are more neighborhood concerns than property-specific problems. A potentially concerning incident was recorded in May 2021 when a fire complaint was filed, though this was resolved the following day with conditions corrected. The building's history includes some canceled permits in 2000 that were unrelated to the current structure, and historical records show a reroofing project from 1994. The property has maintained consistent residential use as a flats and duplex building, and its recent modifications have focused on structural improvements and sustainable energy upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1187 Noe 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
72th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 526 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.6%
Moderate concern 10.6%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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