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36 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6616014 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,630 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6616014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1435 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 36 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by Peter E Kardum 2006 Revoc L, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1927. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2015 (Tier 3 Soft Story program) at a cost of $68,000, and has consistently updated fire safety systems, including a recent comprehensive fire alarm system installation in 2024 costing $38,091, and previous fire alarm upgrades in 2023. The building has experienced some maintenance issues in recent years, with recurring problems related to sewer backups being particularly notable, with incidents reported in December 2023 and December 2024. There have also been multiple parking enforcement issues on the property, with citations issued for blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between 2022 and 2024.

The property has a history of housing and safety inspections, with routine inspections conducted in 1999, 2007, and 2017, though some concerning events have been recorded. In late 2021, there was a complaint about unpermitted remodeling work, and in December 2019, there were allegations of unauthorized roof replacement and seismic work. Fire safety concerns have been documented through several complaints, including fire escape issues in 2016 (which was corrected), a violation related to exits/fire escapes in 2019 (which was abated), and multiple electrical systems complaints between 2019 and 2022, though most were found to have "No Merit." The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements including re-roofing work completed in 2019 and compliance with the city's mandatory seismic retrofit program.

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Risk rating

How 36 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1841 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
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

36 Valley St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Sep 03
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintSep 03
Alarm Systems

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