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164 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6615016 10 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 164 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 1965
2 or more units
10 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1965
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units10
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area6,946 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6615016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
632 Teresita Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 164 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by Delcastello Construction Co, has undergone several significant improvements since its 1965 construction. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015-2016, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements and receiving a Certificate of Final Completion. The building has experienced recurring sewer system issues, with multiple sewage backup incidents recorded between 2016 and 2020, though these have all been resolved through municipal intervention. Recent maintenance includes the resolution of a 2023 electrical systems issue and a 2018 fire extinguisher concern, both of which were promptly addressed.

The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including window and door replacements in 2008 (18 vinyl windows and a patio door) and 2013 (replacement of one vinyl window), siding repair in 2014, and roofing work completed in 2010. Multiple routine inspections of common areas have been conducted, with the most recent in December 2022 identifying several issues including fire escape maintenance and structural maintenance concerns, all of which are believed to have been addressed by March 2023. The building's permit history shows regular upkeep and required improvements, including a Ufer ground electrode installation in 2016 related to the soft-story retrofit. While there have been some violations noted over the years, including multiple fire safety and structural maintenance issues in 2010 and various safety requirements in 2000, all have been resolved and marked as not active. The property has also experienced occasional parking-related issues outside the building, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement requests between 2018 and 2023.

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Risk rating

How 164 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
7thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1747 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

164 Valley St event timeline

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

2023
Fire Complaint Oct 02
Electrical Systems
Condition Corrected

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