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320 Duncan St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6592015 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 320 Duncan 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6592015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Totah Suheil J & Christine
Mailing address
2690 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 320 Duncan Street in Noe Valley, owned by Suheil and Christine Totah, has undergone several significant modifications since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2024, the owners received permits to convert the garage space into storage, remove the garage door, and add a half bath and utility sink, following an active code enforcement case from 2020 regarding unauthorized window modifications. The property has seen regular maintenance and upgrades, including window replacements in 2023 and 2020, a stairway enclosure construction in 2014, and various plumbing improvements including a 40-gallon water heater installation in 2010. Multiple housing inspections in the early 2000s revealed various issues that have since been resolved, including concerns about dry rot in stairs and decks, peeling paint posing potential lead hazards, and various fire safety requirements. The building underwent significant structural scrutiny in 2020 regarding a makeshift unit situation, which was eventually closed in 2022. The property has maintained compliance with major building regulations, with records showing prompt response to violations, including the removal of egress obstructions and repair of unsafe structures. The most recent building permits suggest ongoing improvements to the property's infrastructure while addressing previous code violations.

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Risk rating

How 320 Duncan 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
4th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1804 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.0%
Moderate concern 48.7%
Severe concern 18.4%
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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The story over time

320 Duncan St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Dec 08
Converting the previously approved storage rooms with half bath and utility sink to a new ADU through the State Program per PC Section 207.2. Scope of work limited to new kitchen cabinets, new shower, new heat pump, remove existing garage door and provided new window for anew bedroom and a day. Ref. BPA# 2024-09-17-0919
Closed
Building PermitDec 05
G/f: converting as-approved storage rooms with 1/2 bath and utility sink to a new adu. new kitchen cabinets, new shower, new heat pump, remove (e) garage door and provide window for a new bedroom and den. ref 202409170919.

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