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288 27Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6578024 6 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 288 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 1912
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area5,848 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6578024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1435 Huntington Ave Ste 210 South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
030421

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1497 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
288 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 288 27th Street in Noe Valley, built in 1912, underwent significant renovations between 2020-2022, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in four units, window replacements due to leaks and damage, and substantial electrical and plumbing improvements across multiple units. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work, classified under Tier 4, with certificates issued confirming compliance. Historical maintenance challenges included water damage, mold issues, and structural concerns that were addressed through various permits, particularly a 2017 retrofit addressing seismic safety.

The property has experienced several significant tenant buyouts between late 2019 and early 2020, with payments ranging from $65,000 to $187,500, affecting a total of 7 tenants. During the 2020 renovation period, there were multiple tenant complaints regarding construction practices, including concerns about safety during building gutting work, debris removal, and lack of proper construction containment measures, though these complaints are now inactive. Historical violations from 2002-2003 included issues with water damage, mold, security features, and interior surfaces, all of which were resolved. The building's 2020-2022 renovation period also included comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades, with unit-specific improvements including new electrical wiring and plumbing systems. Recent maintenance records (2023-2024) indicate typical urban property management issues such as parking violations and street maintenance concerns, but these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 288 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
9th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1710 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.5%
Moderate concern 42.2%
Severe concern 9.3%
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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The story over time

288 27Th St event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Jun 12
ABC referral - Type 41 - Recommend approval - continuation of existing use - Full Service Restaurant. Type 41 ABC License permitted in conjunction with restaurant per Planning Code Sections 710.44 and 790.91
Closed - Approved
311 RequestJun 08
Abandoned vehicle

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