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280 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6601019 4 units · 3 fl · 1970

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 280 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 1970
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1970
Total area4,088 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6601019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jih Daniel
Mailing address
280 28th St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
121318

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Initial analysis

280 28th Street is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1970 in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood, currently owned by Jih Daniel. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent major improvement being the installation of a new 50-amp breaker panel and garage lighting system completed in September 2024, along with the installation of an EV charging station in January 2014. Between 2005 and 2007, substantial interior improvements were made including multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels, window replacements, and electrical upgrades such as the installation of recessed lighting throughout various units.

The building has maintained generally good compliance with housing standards, with regular inspections showing no ongoing violations. A cluster of violations was recorded in September 2008 regarding fire extinguisher maintenance and unit identification numbers, but these were promptly addressed and abated by October 2008. The most recent housing inspection in January 2020 found no violations. There have been a few 311 calls regarding the property's exterior and nearby areas primarily between 2018 and 2021, including reports of sidewalk issues in 2011 and cleaning concerns in 2021, though these were largely related to public space rather than the building itself. The property has maintained its systems and infrastructure with regular updates, including multiple electrical panel and lighting improvements, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 280 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

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 location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.3%
Moderate concern 28.6%
Severe concern 27.1%
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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280 28Th St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 29
Re-roofing with torch applied
$26,989 · Complete

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