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535-537 Jersey St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6540039B 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 535-537 Jersey 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 1924
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.

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 1924
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6540039B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Engels Gerd & Braver Margo 537 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
August 17, 2010

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535 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
537 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 535-537 Jersey Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by the Engels Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring between 2010-2014. A major renovation in 2010-2011 involved substantial modifications to the first floor/main level unit (537 Jersey), including kitchen and bathroom relocations, bedroom additions, and associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, with a reported cost of $65,000. The ground floor garage underwent a significant transformation in 2014, converting the space into a recreation room with additional bathroom and laundry facilities, along with important safety improvements including a one-hour fire wall installation, costing $29,070.

The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly in relation to sewage systems, with notable incidents in 2024 (sewage back-up discharge), 2022 (missing side sewer vent cover), and 2021 (sewage back-up). Structural improvements have been a recurring theme, with various beam modifications and garage strengthening work executed between 2011-2012. Additional maintenance work includes addressing dry rot issues, with repairs to exterior stairs documented in 2005. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) show primarily infrastructure-related concerns, including sewer issues, an overgrown tree affecting the sidewalk, and multiple reports of illegal sidewalk parking. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to structural and utility systems, particularly regarding plumbing infrastructure, while recent years have seen fewer major structural modifications compared to the intensive renovation period of 2010-2014.

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Risk rating

How 535-537 Jersey 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
75thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 470 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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535-537 Jersey St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Dec 09
Work category: 1p; replace the upper sewer lateral and the sewer house trap front of property
Complete
Plumbing PermitDec 03
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement

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