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4038-4040 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6564013 2 units · 3 fl · 1905

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4038-4040 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 1905
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 1905
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
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area3,895 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6564013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4040 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
July 21, 2020

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4040 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
4038 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 4038-4040 Cesar Chavez Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905 in Noe Valley, currently owned by Emily Klebanoff. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2018, including substantial interior remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces in both units, as well as the addition of a roof deck, new light well, skylights, and window replacements. Major updates were completed in 2018-2019, including electrical system upgrades with new panels, plumbing improvements including bathroom and kitchen additions, and HVAC system upgrades with new furnaces installed in both units. A solar PV system was recently installed in May 2023, generating 4.4 kW.

The building's renovation period (2018-2019) was marked by several complaints from neighbors regarding construction practices, including concerns about safety procedures, asbestos removal, and worker behavior, though these complaints are no longer active. Historical records from 2000 show multiple building violations related to broken windows, stairs, weatherproofing issues, and plumbing problems, though these were all abated by September 2012. The property underwent a condominium conversion process and received various permits for restoration work, including front stairs restoration and siding replacement. Recent maintenance issues have been reported via 311 calls, primarily relating to sidewalk parking and pavement defects, with multiple enforcement actions taken in 2024 for parking violations near the property.

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Risk rating

How 4038-4040 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

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
60thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 752 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4038-4040 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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2023
Electrical Permit May 22
Pv plan # 5725: 11 pv x 400 watts / 1000 = 4.4 (dc)kw. solar pv.
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