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124 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6600011 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 124 28Th 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
3 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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6600011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John T & Alena Kosewic Trus 826 D St Petaluma CA 94952
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 124 28th St in Noe Valley, owned by John & Alena Kosewic Living, has a century of history dating back to 1900. The property has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues, particularly between 2008-2011. In September 2008, the building underwent a routine housing inspection revealing multiple violations requiring attention, including security concerns (self-closing doors), garage door malfunctions, water heater seismic bracing needs, fire safety requirements (fire extinguisher maintenance, combustible storage), damaged ceilings, and stair repairs. These violations were addressed under a subsequent 2011 notice, along with lead paint hazard concerns requiring stucco repairs. A significant complaint emerged in June 2019 regarding unauthorized and potentially dangerous demolition work involving foundation materials and improper disposal of construction debris, though this complaint was later marked as not active.

The building has undergone some necessary maintenance work, including reroofing in 2007 costing $10,880, and in 2011, repairs to address stucco issues associated with the 2011 violation notice. Historical records show earlier maintenance needs addressed in 1995 involving termite and dry rot repair in the back porch. More recent activity around the property (2020-2024) has primarily consisted of exterior issues such as three parking violations in 2020 and multiple concerns about waste management and street cleanliness in the vicinity of the property, including a hazardous materials complaint in September 2023. While many historical violations have been resolved, the pattern of maintenance issues from 2008-2011 suggests previous concerns about property upkeep and compliance with safety regulations, though more recent records show fewer building-specific violations.

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Risk rating

How 124 28Th 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
44thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1052 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

124 28Th St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Apr 28
Parking on sidewalk
White - Ram - 9CZM918

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