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201 Duncan St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6600001 9 units · 3 fl · 1929

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 201 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 1929
2 or more units
9 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 1929
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area5,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6600001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Michael R Crane & Chyrle S 2297 Dry Creek Rd Napa CA 94558
Last sale
July 26, 1994

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 9-unit apartment building at 201 Duncan Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Crane Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1929. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent safety upgrades include a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement in October 2024, currently in progress, to meet current fire code requirements. The building has seen substantial unit improvements, particularly in 2015-2016, when Units 8 and 9 underwent substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, with Unit 9 receiving new laundry facilities and a related direct vent heater installation.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety concerns, though there have been multiple fire safety inspections and violations recorded between 2009-2019, including issues with alarm systems, sprinklers, and fire extinguisher maintenance. A routine inspection in late 2023 identified several compliance requirements, including maintenance of the fire escape ladder and gas utility shutoff tools, though these violations were subsequently marked as abated. The property has experienced some infrastructure issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding parking violations and one related to flooding in early 2024, though these are external to the building itself. Historical records show earlier violations from 2000 regarding egress obstruction and combustible storage, which were resolved, indicating responsiveness to safety concerns by the management.

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Risk rating

How 201 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
15thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1597 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

201 Duncan St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 10
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 03
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