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156-164 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6617015 6 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 156-164 29Th 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 1908
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,005 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6617015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
156 29th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

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162 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
164 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
160 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
158 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
156 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 156-164 29th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Darryl Louis Burgess, has a notable history of building improvements and compliance issues dating back to its 1908 construction. Most recently, the property has been engaged in a mandated soft-story retrofit program, with permits issued in 2022 and a subsequent revision in 2024, currently classified as Non-Compliant under Tier 3 of the San Francisco Building Code. The building underwent significant repairs in 2003, addressing various issues including window repairs, electrical updates, plumbing improvements, fire escape maintenance, flooring work, and plaster repairs, though it faced multiple violations in December 2003 related to plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and interior surface problems, all of which were abated by June 2004. Historical records show earlier improvements in the mid-1990s focused on insulation and miscellaneous repairs.

The building has experienced several significant incidents, including a gas leak in 2011 requiring repairs, and a power outage complaint in 2012 lasting two weeks. During the mid-2000s, there were concerns about chemical odors and window inoperability, while the property has faced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding blocked driveways, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024. Compliance with fire safety standards has been an ongoing concern, with the most recent soft-story retrofit project being particularly noteworthy given its mandatory nature under local seismic safety requirements. The building's maintenance history shows periods of significant investment in safety and habitability improvements, though some projects, such as the 2017 soft-story retrofit attempt, were cancelled before completion.

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Risk rating

How 156-164 29Th 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
9thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1710 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
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

156-164 29Th St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 17
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202210124201 & 20240216305
$48,000 · Issued

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