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1287-1297 Noe St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6553021 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 1287-1297 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1906
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area7,188 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6553021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 22551 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1295 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1291 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1289 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1287 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1297 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1293 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 1287-1297 Noe Street in Noe Valley, built in 1906 and currently owned by Medal Lettie M T, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $60,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements and receiving its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). The building has seen substantial plumbing and electrical upgrades, including a gas line and water heater installation for units 1293-1297 in 2021, and a 3rd-floor kitchen remodel with corresponding electrical work in 2012.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues requiring attention, including dry rot repairs to the east exterior walls in 2013, reroofing in 2017, and various historical violations that have been resolved. These past violations included stair repairs, lead paint concerns, and security issues, all of which were abated by 2002. More recent inspections revealed required improvements such as water heater seismic strapping in 2011, and there were two documented Soft Story compliance notices in 2017 and 2019, though these were ultimately resolved with the completion of the retrofit program. The building's maintenance history includes numerous street space permits and recent infrastructure issues primarily related to exterior elements such as trees and graffiti, as documented in 311 calls from 2023-2024, though these are more indicative of neighborhood conditions than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1287-1297 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

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
11thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1672 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
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1287-1297 Noe St event timeline

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