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390 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6602023 2 units · 4 fl · 1951

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 390 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 1951
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.

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 1951
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1951
Total area4,459 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6602023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
De La Riva Jim & Roxanne Tr 1485 Noe St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
July 31, 2014

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1485 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94131
390 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 390 28th Street property in Noe Valley is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1951 and currently owned by the De La Riva Family Trust. The building underwent significant renovations between 2015 and 2019, including a major vertical addition project (valued at $600,000) that was initially permitted in 2015 but subsequently required several revisions and additional permits to address field conditions, shotcrete details, and compliance with fire safety regulations. Notable safety improvements included the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system (NFPA-13R) in 2018, followed by a sprinkler monitoring system in 2019, along with solar panel installation (6.48 kW system) in 2018.

The property has a history of various system upgrades, including electrical service improvements with new 200-amp service installation, complete unit remodels, and HVAC system replacements. A building complaint was filed in January 2019 regarding the solar panel installation reportedly extending beyond permitted height, though this case is listed as not active. More recently, there has been a noticeable pattern of parking-related issues in the vicinity of the property, with multiple citations issued between October 2024 and December 2024 for illegal parking and sidewalk parking violations. While these parking issues do not directly affect the building's habitability, they indicate ongoing challenges in the neighborhood's parking management. The most recent building-related activity appears to be a garbage and debris issue reported in January 2025, which was subsequently resolved.

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Risk rating

How 390 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
74thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 489 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

390 28Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 22
Public utilities commission
billing customer callback

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