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543-545 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6611038 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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
Above average
avg 1.2
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 543-545 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1910
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6611038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pearce Family Trust
Mailing address
Michael J & Andrea S Pearce 838 Butterfield Ln San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
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545 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
543 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 543-545 28th St in Noe Valley, owned by the Pearce Family Trust, was constructed in 1910 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex property. The building has experienced multiple concerning issues in recent years, with the most significant problems emerging between late 2024 and early 2025, including reports of infestation (rodent/insect), clutter, and public health concerns that were transferred to the SF DPH EHS Healthy Housing Program. There are active violation complaints from November 2024 regarding general dilapidation, window maintenance issues, and the presence of mold/mildew on walls/ceilings. These recent complaints come after a troubling history of maintenance issues in 2002, when the property was cited for problems with interior surfaces, plumbing, electrical systems, and structural elements including stairs, floors, walls, and ceilings, though those violations were abated by May 2002 following repairs that included staircase guardrails and various system updates costing $2,800.

The building's maintenance record shows some attention to basic upkeep, with historical permit activity including reroofing work (1996), though these repairs may feel dated given the age of the building and recent problems. While three fire complaints from 2009-2010 regarding combustible materials, weeds, and an uncategorized issue were promptly corrected, and there were no significant fire-related concerns in recent years, the current active complaints and multiple 311 calls in 2024-2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also undergone a tenant buyout at a nearby address (561 28th Street) in March 2022 for $32,000 involving one tenant. The accumulated evidence points to a building requiring sustained attention to maintenance and habitability standards, particularly in the areas of plumbing, interior surfaces, and general building upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 543-545 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
50th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 940 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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 age

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.9%
Moderate concern 11.0%
Severe concern 5.2%
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

543-545 28Th St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 18
Building violation
The bathroom fan was not functioning correctly at the time of inspection. repair/replace the bathroom fan.
Building Violation (NOV)Nov 18
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