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123-129 Duncan St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6599032 4 units · 2 fl · 1936

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 123-129 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 1936
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 1936
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 built1936
Total area4,616 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6599032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o William Quan 2374 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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123 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94110
129 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94110
125 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The Tom & Yee Family Trust property at 123-129 Duncan Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1936. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work completed in October 2023 involving the replacement of furnaces at units 127 and 129. A notable kitchen remodel was completed in 2014, including new appliances, cabinets, flooring, and electrical updates. The building experienced some maintenance challenges in 2011, when multiple violations were recorded regarding interior conditions, including issues with walls, ceilings, floors, and kitchen cabinets, though all these violations were officially abated by August 2011.

The building's history includes several plumbing and safety concerns, particularly in the late 2000s and 1990s. A 2007 incident involving unauthorized sewer replacement work required violation correction, while two electrical complaints from 1996 regarding bathroom electrical issues were promptly resolved. Earlier maintenance work includes roof replacement in 2000 and vinyl window installation in 2003. More recently, there have been multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations near the property, with the most recent activity occurring between January 2020 and October 2023, though these issues are external to the building itself and primarily relate to street parking enforcement. The property appears to have maintained compliance with building codes since addressing the 2011 violations, with no recurring or active violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 123-129 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

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
37thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1184 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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123-129 Duncan St event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Oct 10
Work category: 2m ; replace two furnaces at 127 and 129 duncan st.
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