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3983 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6579032 4 units · 2 fl · 1967

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 3983 Cesar Chavez 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 1967
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1967
Total area3,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6579032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Faye
Mailing address
1495 E.altadena Dr Altadena CA 91001
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 3983 Cesar Chavez Street in Noe Valley, owned by Chan Faye, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1967. Most recently, in April 2024, the property had its electrical panel replaced, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of critical systems. In 2009, unit #2 received substantial updates including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, with the work encompassing new cabinets, counters, fixtures, and additional electrical outlets. That same year, 17 windows were replaced with energy-efficient Simonton vinyl windows, and dry rot repair was completed at the rear of the building. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety concerns, with a complete reroofing project recorded in 1997.

The property has experienced minimal safety issues, with the most significant concerns occurring during a 2000 routine inspection that identified multiple fire safety violations including smoke detector placement and smoke enclosure door repairs. However, all these violations were promptly addressed and abated by January 2001, including the installation of required smoke detectors and repair of smoke enclosure doors. More recent building interactions have been limited to routine maintenance matters, such as a tree pruning request in 2023 and a street cleaning issue in 2020, neither of which impacted building safety. A single fire-related incident involving a carbon monoxide detector activation was recorded, but no carbon monoxide was present and there were no civilian injuries. The building's permit and inspection history suggest regular maintenance and prompt response to any identified issues, with no active violations or recurring problems evident in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 3983 Cesar Chavez 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
39th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

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.

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 49.3%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 36.4%
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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3983 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit May 02
Re-roofing - remove existing old roofing and to install modified bitumen. no hot work. flat roof with slope less thah 2:12 pitch.
$25,500 · Complete

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