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240 27Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6578022 3 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 240 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,188 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6578022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Britton John F
Mailing address
1345 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
011802

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 240 27th Street in Noe Valley is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by John F. Britton. The property has undergone several significant structural improvements over its lifetime, including a foundation replacement in 1992 from brick to reinforced concrete, a reroofing project in 1993 (permit now expired), and a stair and landing repair in 2012 to address rotting issues in the rear cottage, completed at a cost of $3,000. More recently, both gas meter houselines were extended in 2010 for 240 and 242 27th Street.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and infrastructure issues in recent years, particularly regarding trees. There have been three documented tree-related incidents between 2021-2023, including one in February 2022 where trees were reportedly damaging property by hitting windows or the building, and another in December 2023 involving a damaged tree that required pruning to eliminate driveway conflicts. The location has also faced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued between 2020 and 2024 for sidewalk parking, including three incidents in 2024 alone. Additional concerns have included a pavement defect (2021), and occasional street cleaning issues. The most recent incidents have been resolved through proper channels, with citations issued or enforcement actions taken where applicable.

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Risk rating

How 240 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
47th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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 65.0%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 14.0%
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

240 27Th St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Oct 04
Rewire kitchen. install new circuits for bathroom. install new sub panel.
Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 01
Work category: 2pa; 1. kitchen remodel in the back cottage. lowered and re-stubbed out kitchen sink. relocated gas line for stove. 2. install 3 tankless water heater for the two front units and the back cottage.

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