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54-56 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6616017 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 54-56 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,072 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6616017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goda Kohei
Mailing address
54 Valley St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
021809

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54 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94110
56 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 54-56 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by Goda Kohei, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several maintenance updates, most notably a significant window replacement project completed in July 2023 ($19,804) involving the installation of four new wood composite windows at the rear of the building. More recently, in September 2024, the building had a furnace change-out completed under plumbing permits. Historical records show a termite repair was undertaken in February 1992, though this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced ongoing issues with parking violations and enforcement in the surrounding area, particularly between December 2023 and May 2024. There were multiple instances of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, resulting in several citations and at least one resolved case where officers were unable to locate the offending vehicle. The frequency of these incidents, particularly during late 2023 and early 2024, suggests recurring challenges with parking management in the vicinity. Additional incidents recorded include a street cleaning issue in December 2023 and a graffiti incident in August 2021, both of which were resolved. The building's maintenance record, primarily focused on window and HVAC system updates, indicates regular upkeep of major systems, though the age of the structure (over 120 years old) warrants attention to ongoing maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 54-56 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
60th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 752 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.0%
Moderate concern 8.5%
Severe concern 5.4%
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

54-56 Valley St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Sep 03
Work category: 1m; furnace change out
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