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440 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6612014 4 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 440 Valley 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 1972
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
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area4,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6612014
Ownership

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

Owner name
William A Shapiro Revoc Tru
Mailing address
Shapiro William A Trustee 156 Clinton Park San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 440 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by the William A Shapiro Revocable Trust and constructed in 1972, has undergone numerous maintenance and improvement projects over the past 15 years. Most recently, in July 2024, work was completed on various repairs including a rear door replacement and roof trim work totaling $8,100. The building has received consistent attention to window and door improvements, with multiple upgrades completed between 2011 and 2019 involving the installation of energy-efficient vinyl windows and doors throughout the property, particularly focused on non-street facing units. Significant interior improvements include comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Unit #1 in 2016 and Unit #4 in 2011, along with electrical system upgrades.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges in the past, including a termite issue addressed in 2021 at a cost of $36,500, and historical complaints regarding worn carpets and mold in 1998. A notable cluster of fire safety violations was documented in 2001, including issues with fire extinguishers and smoke enclosure doors, though these were promptly abated within approximately one month. The building's infrastructure has been actively maintained, with significant work completed on the roof shingles in 2008, garage door improvements in 2019, and various routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues such as parking concerns and tree maintenance, rather than building-specific problems. A recent tenant buyout was recorded at a nearby address (426 Valley Street) for $69,000 involving 2 tenants in December 2024, though this does not directly pertain to the subject building.

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Risk rating

How 440 Valley 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
31th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1297 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.9%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 18.9%
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

440 Valley St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jul 30
Work performed per h.r. wellington #987328 report dated 2/19/24 items 1g, 11a, 11b, 11d, 11e, and 11f. replace rear door, roof trim in central lightwell, trim at roof window. all work not visible from street. no work at front of structure.
$8,100 · Complete

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