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391-399 27Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6592033 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 391-399 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 1924
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.

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 1924
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,396 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6592033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Morgan Denise,trustee 1160 Halyard Dr Santa Rosa CA 95401
Last sale

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399 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
397 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
395 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
391 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
393 27th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 391-399 27th Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Denise Morgan Trust, consists of 4 units and was constructed in 1924. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the years, most notably in 2005 when work was completed to repair and replace exterior back stairs at a cost of approximately $10,000. A gas house line extension was completed in 2014. Currently, there is an active complaint (filed August 2021) regarding unpermitted construction work on the back staircase, including new framing, landings, stringers, railings, and posts, which has raised concerns about the building's structural integrity. This violation process has included a Notice of Violation in August 2021, a Final Warning Letter in October 2021, and is currently pending a director's hearing that was scheduled for July 2022.

The property has a record of routine housing inspections in 1999, 2008, and 2017, all of which were completed without any noted ongoing concerns. While there have been numerous 311 calls regarding parking violations and some maintenance issues (garbage/debris and graffiti) in recent months (between June and December 2024), these appear to be related to public street and sidewalk conditions rather than the building itself. The only significant historical building maintenance work on record prior to 2005 and 2014 was a reroofing project completed in 1991.

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Risk rating

How 391-399 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

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
7thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1747 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

391-399 27Th St event timeline

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2026
Fire Incident Jan 02 Serious
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0

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