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4130-4140 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6563043 40 units · 3 fl · 1964

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4130-4140 Cesar Chavez 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 1964
2 or more units
40 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units40
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area41,576 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6563043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ralston Capital-Sf Multifam
Mailing address
2215-r Market St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120720

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4130 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
4140 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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AI summary

The 40-unit multi-family residential building at 4130-4140 Cesar Chavez St, owned by Ralston Capital-sf Multifam and constructed in 1964, has undergone significant recent improvements focusing on unit modernization and safety upgrades. From 2019 to 2023, multiple units (21, 23, 25, 40, 52, and 62) received interior renovations including the conversion of storage spaces into bathrooms and laundry facilities, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and electrical upgrades, with costs ranging from $15,000 to $70,000 per unit. Notably, in late 2023, the building initiated a comprehensive fire alarm system retrofit across all nine floors, replacing key components and adding new safety features, though there is currently an open violation related to sleeping area requirements as of October 2023.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, including a significant sewage incident in 2012, multiple construction-related complaints, and some unresolved plumbing concerns as of 2024. There have been periodic problems with the fire alarm system, with violations noted in 2023, 2013, and 2007, though most have been promptly corrected. Historical building violations from 2011 included issues with self-closing doors and various interior surfaces, all of which were abated. The property has shown recent attention to modernization and safety compliance, though the 2024 complaint regarding leaks affecting multiple units and the open violation regarding sleeping areas suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges. Recent permits and work have primarily focused on unit improvements, fire safety upgrades, and plumbing system maintenance, with the most significant recent investment being the comprehensive fire alarm system retrofit.

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Risk rating

How 4130-4140 Cesar Chavez 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
1th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1860 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 severity forecast
No violation 16.5%
Moderate concern 72.3%
Severe concern 11.2%
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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4130-4140 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 20
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Fire ComplaintFeb 20
Alarm Systems

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