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61-63 28Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6616038 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 61-63 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 1909
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 1909
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 built1909
Total area2,396 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6616038
Ownership

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

Mailing address
61 28th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

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63 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
61 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building, located at 61-63 28th Street in Noe Valley, was constructed in 1909 and is currently owned by Rodriguez Concepcion B & Ru. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably the installation of a solar system in 2016 comprising two sets of 9 PV modules (2.565 kW DC), and more recently, the replacement of both the water heater systems with modern units in 2024 - a gas tankless to tankless conversion and the installation of a new heat pump water heater. The building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with three documented sewage backup incidents between 2020 and 2023, suggesting potential ongoing plumbing infrastructure challenges. A shower-to-tub conversion was completed in 2017, along with various maintenance and improvement work including reroofing in 2001 (permit expired) and the use of street space in 2016.

The property has faced several maintenance and environmental challenges, including a complaint in 2016 regarding paint chip debris during building sanding, and multiple reports of garbage and debris in 2024, though these may have been related to external factors rather than building maintenance. Earlier tree-related concerns in 2020 regarding an overgrown and dead tree were noted, with the city taking responsibility for street tree maintenance under the StreetTreeSF program. While the building's systems have received updates, particularly in terms of solar energy and water heating, the recurring sewer issues and some maintenance complaints indicate areas requiring attention. The property's building and plumbing permits suggest a relatively active history of improvements, with a particular focus on modernization and energy efficiency upgrades in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 61-63 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
56thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 827 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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61-63 28Th St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Jun 09
Work category: 1p; remove and replace 30 gallon gas water heater in kitchen closet/pantry. like for like, same location.
Expired

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