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157 27Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6594035 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 157 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,874 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6594035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huey Family Trust
Mailing address
Huey Harry & Carolina W Tru 2681 35Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 157 27th St in Noe Valley, owned by the Huey Family Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1964. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2021 as a Tier 3 building, with associated building permit costs of $50,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Recent fire safety upgrades include a 2023-2024 modernization of the fire alarm system, featuring new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel, with associated costs of approximately $23,655. The building has a documented history of addressing safety violations, including a cluster of issues in August 2018 related to fire safety, waste management, and carbon monoxide compliance, all of which were resolved by November 2018. Earlier maintenance work includes a reroofing project in 2005 and structural improvements to the roof drainage system in 1988.

The property has undergone routine inspections over the years, with the most recent fire safety upgrades indicating proactive maintenance of critical systems. While there have been various service requests in the surrounding area, including streetlight issues and tree damage reports, most recent building-related concerns have been properly addressed through appropriate channels. The building's adherence to mandatory retrofit programs and recent safety system upgrades suggests an active maintenance approach by the ownership regarding regulatory compliance and resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 157 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

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
38th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1165 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.0%
Moderate concern 28.8%
Severe concern 19.2%
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

157 27Th St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Mar 27
Upgrade eixsting fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$18,200 · Complete

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