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1420 Noe St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6590006 2 units · 3 fl · 1969

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
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 1420 Noe 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 1969
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.

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 1969
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1969
Total area2,508 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6590006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Scott B & Kristin M Preston 15 Candlelight Ln Lafayette CA 94549
Last sale
September 02, 2021

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 1420 Noe Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Preston Family Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates since its construction in 1969. The property received a water heater replacement in December 2010, and in March 2020, there was an electrical upgrade attempted to install an EV charging station with associated wiring, though this permit ultimately expired.

Recent months have shown a series of maintenance and safety issues primarily related to the surrounding environment as of 2024. There are currently two open 311 calls from June 2024 regarding graffiti (described as offensive) and overgrown trees. Earlier in 2024, there were multiple incidents requiring attention to both street and sidewalk infrastructure, including a damaged side sewer vent cover (April), lifted sidewalk (February), and two instances of fallen trees (February and March). The property has also experienced issues related to graffiti, with an incident reported in December 2023, and there was a brief water service disruption in January 2024 requiring attention. The building's documented issues appear to be primarily related to external environmental factors rather than structural or internal building problems, though the number of recent maintenance calls suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1420 Noe 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
89thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 207 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1420 Noe St event timeline

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2020
Electrical Permit Mar 21
Install a small ev-panel with back feed disconnect behind the meter disconnect and run a 25lf emt conduit to the opposite side of the garage for a nema 14-50 on a dedicated circuit 240volt-40amp. wire size 6awg copper wire.
Expired

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