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153 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6615034 2 units · 2 fl · 1978

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
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 153 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 1978
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.

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 1978
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area3,949 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6615034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
153-155 28th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
April 02, 2014

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 153 28th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Gary Pace, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1978. Most notably, in mid-2020, the property received substantial upgrades including the replacement of 20 windows with Milgard fiberglass units, window openings modifications, siding replacements, and comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, with associated plumbing and electrical system upgrades featuring new sub-panels and arc fault breakers. A concerning building complaint was filed in June 2020 regarding unauthorized construction work in a living room area and the presence of an allegedly unauthorized in-law unit in the garage, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

Prior to these 2020 renovations, the property underwent several maintenance and improvement projects between 2012-2013, including a complete reroofing, installation of vinyl siding on one side of the house, and other unspecified improvements. The building's recent history (2023-2024) shows no significant building-related issues, though there have been multiple parking-related incidents in the surrounding area, including several reports of abandoned vehicles and sidewalk parking violations, which appear to be routine street parking enforcement matters rather than building-specific concerns. The property's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of building systems, with no records of tenant buyouts or planning code violations.

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Risk rating

How 153 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

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
66thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

153 28Th St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jun 30
Remove front & rear windows, replace mildgard fiber glass. openings, no changes( total 20 windows) replace siding front & back.
$30,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintJun 02
Construction at this jobsite is doing work in living room area which is outside the scope of permit. also there is an inlaw unit built on the garage level.

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