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3965 26Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6565035 2 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 3965 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6565035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barbara Reynolds Trust
Mailing address
Barbara Reynolds Trustee 311 Robert Loouis Stevenson Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 3965 26th Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Barbara Reynolds Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past decades, including a complete re-roofing in 2019 costing $15,850, and a significant sewer infrastructure upgrade with a housetrap replacement in 2017. A concerning pattern emerges regarding sewer-related issues, with a major complaint documented in April 2016 about repeated sewage spills onto the sidewalk, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The building has undergone various repairs between 1996-1998, including termite repairs, deck repairs for dry rot, and foundation reinforcement work, though many of these permits have since expired.

Recent activity surrounding the property primarily consists of external issues rather than building-specific problems. There have been multiple parking-related complaints in 2024 regarding blocked driveways, and concerns about tree maintenance, including a potentially damaging tree with lifted sidewalk roots that remains open as of March 2024. The property has also experienced recurring issues with barking dogs, with two noise complaints filed in late 2023 through the Animal Care and Control system. While there have been several 311 calls related to the property's vicinity, these primarily concern street cleaning and environmental maintenance issues rather than direct building concerns. The most recent service calls from 2024 have not indicated any recurring building-specific problems, but the historical record suggests attention to foundation, sewer, and structural elements would be prudent given the age of the building.

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Risk rating

How 3965 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

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
87th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 244 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.1%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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The story over time

3965 26Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 16
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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