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4035-4037 26Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6564034 4 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4035-4037 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 1912
2 or more units
4 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 1912
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,322 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6564034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Seth & Destinee Berman Trus 3025 Washington St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
March 13, 2007

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4037 26th St #a, San Francisco, CA 94131
4035 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
4035 26th St #a, San Francisco, CA 94131
4037 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The Berman Family Trust 2013 owns this 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 4035-4037 26th Street in Noe Valley. Built in 1912, the property has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, including bathroom reconfigurations and enlargements in 2009 (though permits expired), kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2007, stucco repairs in 2010, and a complete reroofing in 2012. More recently, there have been multiple construction and maintenance issues, with the most concerning being active violations from 2022 related to lead-based paint, weatherproofing concerns, and various fire safety matters, including the use of wooden fixed utility ladders and gas meter instructions.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and systems upgrades, including multiple wall heater replacements in 2015-2016 and a foundation underpinning completed in 1999. However, there are notable ongoing compliance issues, as indicated by two active 2022 complaints: one regarding fire safety violations and building maintenance, and another dating from 2021 concerning a deteriorating chimney and lead paint concerns. The property has a documented history of parking enforcement issues, with several calls for enforcement actions in 2023-2024 regarding driveway blockages, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 4035-4037 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

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
14thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1616 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4035-4037 26Th St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 18
Unit 2: (1) kitchen and (1) bathroom remodel. install subpanel, rewire (2) outlets, switches and light. no adding or removing walls
$60,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 18
Unit #2: kitchen faucet, install appliances. bathroom - new shower valve, toilet.

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