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285-287 Duncan St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6600028A 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 285-287 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 1926
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6600028A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barbara S Langerman 1997 Lv
Mailing address
Langerman Barbara S Trustee 5565 Terra Granada Dr Walnut Creek CA 94595
Last sale
101718

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285 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131
287 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 285-287 Duncan Street in Noe Valley, owned by Barbara S Langerman since 1997, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1926. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent major renovation occurring in 2018, which included a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel costing $30,000, along with associated plumbing and electrical work that introduced new fixtures, appliances, and smoke detectors. The building has seen consistent window improvements, with multiple installations of vinyl windows between 1995 and 2012, including the installation of nine windows in 1995-1996, two windows in 2003, and a single window in 2012, all completed to meet current building codes. Additional maintenance work has included reroofing in 2009 and sidewalk repairs in 2005.

The property's recent history has been marked by recurring parking enforcement issues, with eight documented complaints about driveway blocking between July and November 2024, though most of these resulted in either officers being unable to locate the offending vehicle or citations being issued. There was also one noise complaint related to entertainment in August 2024 and a garbage/debris issue involving abandoned furniture that was subsequently resolved. While the building itself has maintained a good record of permitted improvements and maintenance, these recent parking-related incidents suggest ongoing challenges with street access management in the vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 285-287 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

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
82th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 338 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.8%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

285-287 Duncan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 28
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 04
Blocking driveway cite only

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