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3838 26Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6551014 3 units · 2 fl · 1958

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 3838 26Th 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 1958
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area3,957 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6551014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwan Le 2017 Trust
Mailing address
Kwan Gordon & Le Katrina, T 1059 Lancer Dr San Jose CA 95129
Last sale
041818

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Initial analysis

The property at 3838 26th Street in Noe Valley is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1958, containing three units and currently owned by the Kwan Le 2017 Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, with the most recent major work completed in 2018 involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling across one unit, including electrical upgrades for various appliances and safety systems. In 2017, substantial exterior work was performed, including stucco wall repairs on visible surfaces and replacement of non-visible sides with wood siding. The building has experienced some maintenance issues in the past, with violations recorded in 2001-2007 related to fire safety equipment and interior conditions, though all these violations were promptly addressed and abated by September 2001.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building upkeep, including multiple street space permits in 2017, various unit renovations, and a reroofing project completed in 2006. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges as documented in 311 calls, primarily regarding parking issues (including driveway blocking and sidewalk parking) and occasional street cleaning matters. A significant incident occurred in December 2017 involving a sewage backup, which was promptly resolved. Previous planning records indicate consideration of converting the building from three units to condominiums, though the current status of this application is listed as closed with no developer information. The most recent building inspections and routine checks have not resulted in any active violations, suggesting improved compliance with building and safety codes.

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Risk rating

How 3838 26Th 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
36th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1203 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.2%
Moderate concern 21.1%
Severe concern 15.7%
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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