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3984-3988 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6565023 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 3984-3988 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 1900
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6565023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jo Noe Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 27006 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
042796

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3984 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3986 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3988 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 3984-3988 Cesar Chavez St is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Jo Noe LLC. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works over the years, with the most recent major work being a sewer line and house trap replacement completed in 2012, and an exterior light installation and service panel relocation attempt in 2014 (permit expired). The property has experienced two notable clusters of violations, in 2007 and 2011. The 2007 violations, which were all eventually abated by June 2007, included issues with rodent infestation, damaged ceilings, combustible storage, and problems with the fire escape system. The 2011 violations, all addressed by April 2011, involved repairs needed for handrails, fire escape components, and door jambs.

Additional historical records show various routine inspections and complaints, including a report of demolition of a rear cottage without permit in 2007 (resolved within two days), and two incidents of waste management concerns in late 2010 regarding improperly stored trash cans. The building's older permits from the 1980s and 1990s include records of a reroofing project and an unspecified permit (both now expired). The most recent activity associated with the property is a temporary moving sign request from October 2023, which is currently open. While the building has experienced multiple issues requiring attention over the years, it appears that these have generally been addressed in a timely manner, with no active violations currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 3984-3988 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
42th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1090 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Property class

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects. This code is grouped with other less-common classes.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.8%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 20.3%
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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3984-3988 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 16
Work category: 1p; install new prefab shower base and new shower valve.
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