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4135 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6581046 11 units · 5 fl · 1962

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4135 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 1962
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1962
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
Units11
Floors5
Year built1962
Total area6,779 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6581046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1 Rosemary Ct San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 4135 Cesar Chavez St in Noe Valley was constructed in 1962 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Notable structural work includes a 1996 voluntary seismic upgrade of the garage area and repairs to wood stringers due to dry rot. The building's safety systems have been maintained, with recent attention paid to fire safety in October 2023, where violations related to compliance affidavits were identified and subsequently abated. The property has experienced periodic routine inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2023, though historical violations from 2000 regarding fire proofing and smoke enclosure doors were also documented and resolved.

The building's fire safety history shows several alarm activations, though investigations found them to be false or due to system malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported. There were three significant fire violations in 2006 related to fire hazards, combustible storage, and fire door maintenance, all of which were resolved. More recent fire-related incidents or complaints have been minimal, with a 2018 sprinkler system complaint deemed to have "no merit" and a 2015 issue with combustible materials being corrected. Recent building improvements include the legalization of a studio and a 2-bedroom apartment, though this process is marked as "Closed - CEQA Clearance Issued" in planning records. While the building has required various repairs and upgrades over the years, particularly in the 1990s and 2000s, the property appears to be actively maintained, with most recent violations being promptly addressed. The area surrounding the building has experienced typical urban issues, as evidenced by 311 calls between 2013-2022 regarding street lighting, pavement defects, and water service matters, though none of these directly impact the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 4135 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
3rdpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1823 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4135 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jun 04
Unit 12 - replacement and relocation of fpe panel from closet to code compliant location to with code compliant circuit breaker panel. replacement of all circuit breakers.
Issued
Electrical PermitJun 04
Unit 6 - replacement and relocation of fpe panel from closet to code compliant location to with code compliant circuit breaker panel. replacement of all circuit breakers.

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