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156-158 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6615015C 2 units · 2 fl · 1950

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 156-158 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 1950
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1950
Total area2,033 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6615015C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lyq Tr
Mailing address
Quan Lucinda Y Ttee 156 Valley St #158 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
110317

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156 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
158 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 156-158 Valley St in Noe Valley, owned by Lyq Tr and built in 1950, has undergone several significant improvements over the past several years. Most recently, in December 2023, nine windows were replaced with wood composite units, and prior to that, in September 2021, the roof was completely replaced. A substantial renovation in 2016 included comprehensive updates to both units, featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels, new electrical service installation, and the addition of radiant heating systems with radiators. The ground floor common area received attention in the same year, with modifications to the laundry area and updates to HVAC and water heating systems.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with earlier improvements including a complete re-roofing in 1989. Several permits for electrical work in 2016 indicated substantial system upgrades, including the installation of smoke detectors, fans, appliances, and various electrical fixtures throughout both units. While a major expansion project proposed in December 2014 to enlarge the building to four stories was ultimately cancelled, the property has maintained its original two-story configuration. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues in the vicinity, with no significant safety concerns reported. The property appears to be well-maintained, with recent improvements focusing on energy efficiency and modern amenities while maintaining the building's original character.

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Risk rating

How 156-158 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
93th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 132 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.0%
Moderate concern 8.9%
Severe concern 2.1%
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

156-158 Valley St event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Dec 29
Relace (9) windows non street visible, (e) wood, (n) wood comp, no size change, u less than 0.30 max
$30,707 · Complete

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