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432-434 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6603016

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 432-434 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 1912
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area1,337 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6603016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peter Barnes Revocable Trus
Mailing address
Barnes Peter Trustee Po Box 237 Point Reyes Station CA 94956
Last sale
122012

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432 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
434 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 432-434 28th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Peter Barnes Revocable Trust, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, featuring flats and duplex configurations. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance events over the years, most notably a cluster of code enforcement issues in early 2006 involving unpermitted construction and modifications, including window installations in a rear structure and bathroom remodeling in Unit 432. These violations, for which abatement proceedings were initiated, were ultimately resolved by November 2008. More recent work on the property includes a French drain installation in September 2024 (completed with associated plumbing work) and various maintenance projects in 2011, including garage structural reinforcement and repairs to address dry rot and termite damage in a storage room with walkway. The property has undergone several infrastructure improvements, including a sewer line replacement in 2008 and electrical upgrades in 2006 comprising new lighting, switches, and receptacles.

Recent developments show ongoing attention to property maintenance, with the most current permit related to drainage improvements valued at $8,000. The building has experienced some peripheral issues as documented in 311 calls, primarily related to parking violations and sidewalk maintenance, though these are external to the building's operation itself. A building complaint regarding construction work was filed in March 2024, but the status is listed as "Not Active." The property has had two street space and sidewalk repair permits issued in 2007 and 2008, and a planning violation regarding window installations that was resolved in 2008, as well as a fire complaint in 2008 that was determined to have "No Merit." The extensive record of permits and repairs suggests ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the building's infrastructure, particularly with recent attention to drainage systems.

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Risk rating

How 432-434 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
30th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1315 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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 tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.0%
Moderate concern 26.7%
Severe concern 8.3%
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

432-434 28Th St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Sep 23
Installation and replacement of existing french drain system, daylight to existing sump pump system.
Complete
Building PermitSep 20
Install french drain at north side of structure. route piping to (e) catch basin

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