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342 27Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6579014 2 units · 1 fl · 1905

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 342 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 1905
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
Floors1
Year built1905
Total area1,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6579014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cedar-Applebaum Tr
Mailing address
Applebaum Barry S & Cedar-a 222 7Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 342 27th Street in Noe Valley is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905, currently owned by Cedar-applebaum Tr. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent being a window replacement project completed in July 2023, which involved installing seven new windows (three street-facing and four non-street-facing) with improved energy efficiency features (U-factor 0.30 max) at a cost of $31,367. Prior to this, in 2014, the building received attention to its roofing system (cost: $22,000) and underwent gas line replacements and extensions, while a sewage backup issue was reported and resolved that same year. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity with dryrot repairs completed in 2000 and interior improvements including a kitchen remodel in 1994. A notable compliance action was taken in 1983 to bring the building into code requirements as mandated by Dahi.

The property's recent history shows minimal issues affecting resident experience, with only three 311 calls in the past decade: a sewage backup in 2014 (which was resolved), a parking enforcement request in 2021, and a general public works service request in 2022 that went unanswered after one month. The building has maintained a good pattern of regular upkeep and improvements, with most recent works focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and maintaining structural elements, while the plumbing systems have also received attention to ensure proper functionality. The most recent window replacement project, now complete, represents the latest effort to modernize the building's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 342 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
97th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 56 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.3%
Moderate concern 9.0%
Severe concern 7.7%
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

342 27Th St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jul 13
Unit a: replace (7) windows- (3) street facing & (4) non street visible. (e) wood and alum (n) alum wood clad and wood comp. no size change, same location, same window type. u factor 0.30 max. no structural work.
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