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444 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6612015 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 444 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,938 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6612015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee/Wong Marital Trust
Mailing address
Lillie Wong, Trustee 664A Guerrero St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 444 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Lee/Wong Marital Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its 1964 construction. Most recently, in 2023, the property completed a series of substantial upgrades, including a fire alarm system modernization ($31,000) in July, exterior repairs to the stucco facade ($12,000) in June, and window replacements with new fiberglass units ($10,000) in May. The building has demonstrated a commitment to safety and compliance, having completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $53,000) to meet seismic safety requirements. Other maintenance work includes a 20-inch sewer line replacement in 2018 and historical records show reroofing work was performed in 1993.

The building has experienced some fire safety concerns in the past, with violations noted in 2006 regarding fire system maintenance, including standpipe and sprinkler services, extinguisher maintenance, and general safeguards. However, these issues were subsequently resolved. The property has had three fire-related incidents recorded, primarily involving alarm system matters. A routine housing inspection of common areas was conducted in 2008, though no current active violations are on record. Recent 311 calls near the property (2020-2025) have primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple reports of illegal parking and driveway blocking, though these are external to the building's management and maintenance considerations.

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Risk rating

How 444 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
49th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 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.

Number of units

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.8%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 23.0%
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

444 Valley St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jul 21
Fire alarm upgrade
$23,850 · Complete
Electrical PermitJul 21
Fire alarm upgrade

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