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162-164 27Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6577021 2 units · 3 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 162-164 27Th 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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,904 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6577021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fernandez Grenville Stephen
Mailing address
164 27th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
121813

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162 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
164 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 162-164 27th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Stephen Grenville Fernandez, is a two-unit structure dating back to 1900. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2000-2013. A major rear building extension project was initiated in 2000 with a permitted cost of $70,000, followed by various inspections and finalizations in 2013 that included electrical, plumbing, and sewer work. Earlier renovations in the late 1980s focused on interior improvements, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling on the first floor.

The building has experienced some maintenance and regulatory issues over its history, including a housing inspection in 1997 regarding a possible illegal unit behind the garage, though this complaint was quickly resolved within two weeks. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external issues such as parking violations and tree maintenance, with multiple reports of driveway blockages and sidewalk parking between 2018-2024. A sewage backup incident was recorded in October 2018, and there are ongoing concerns about an overgrown tree near communication lines as of December 2024. The property's infrastructure appears to have received regular attention, with completed plumbing and electrical permits indicating proper maintenance of essential systems, though some historical permits from the 1980s and 2000s have expired without record of completion under those specific applications.

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Risk rating

How 162-164 27Th 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
49th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.8%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 10.2%
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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