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143 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6615034C 6 units · 2 fl · 1951

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 143 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 1951
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.

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 1951
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6615034C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Martinovich Bozo A. & Marij 2015 Clarice Ln Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 143 28th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Martinovich 2000 Family Trust, was constructed in 1951 and has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (cost: $50,000) and an upgrade to its fire alarm system in 2021 (cost: $15,000) to comply with San Francisco fire code requirements. The property experienced multiple building code violations in late 2022 related to fire safety, including issues with combustible storage, plumbing compliance, and smoke/carbon monoxide detection systems, though these violations were all abated by April 2023. Additional recent maintenance work includes the replacement of a wall heater in 2021.

The building's historical permit record shows various improvements over the decades, including garage door replacement (2012), window upgrades (1996), roofing work (1994), and aluminum window installation (1987). The property has been subject to routine housing inspections, with several citations for fire safety and plumbing issues in 2022-2023, though these were resolved. Recent tenant mobility activity includes a buyout at the neighboring property (119 28th Street) in May 2024 for $7,000. The building's location has experienced recurring parking-related issues, as evidenced by multiple reports of blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between 2019 and 2025, though these are external to the building's conditions. A notable sewer incident occurred in 2013 involving a backup that was subsequently addressed.

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Risk rating

How 143 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
12thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
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

143 28Th St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 23
Manhole cover off
Manhole Cover Off
311 RequestApr 23
Manhole cover off

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