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237 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6619023 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 237 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area1,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6619023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Clerkin Anna G Trust The
Mailing address
Anna G Clerkin 237 Valley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
101994

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 237 Valley St in Noe Valley is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by the Clerkin Anna G Trust. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades in 2024, including a complete electrical modernization with the removal of knob and tube wiring, new circuits, outlets, lights, and switches, as well as the installation of two new panels. Additionally, a new gas furnace was installed to replace the existing unit, and a partial foundation replacement and lateral upgrade of the ground floor was permitted at a cost of $40,000. These recent improvements suggest proactive maintenance and modernization of the building's systems.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, including work completed in 1999 for reroofing, though this permit has since expired. The property has experienced several infrastructure-related incidents, including an odor issue from a sewer manhole cover in 2017 that was resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations. The surrounding area has experienced recurring issues with abandoned vehicles between 2017 and 2019, with multiple reports to DPT for various vehicles, though these were generally resolved promptly as the vehicles were gone upon arrival of enforcement officers. More recently, there was one parking enforcement issue in 2024 regarding a blocked driveway that resulted in a citation. A tree maintenance request from 2019 regarding an overgrown tree was addressed by contractors. The most recent minor service request to DPW was resolved in October 2023, though specific details were not provided in the records.

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Risk rating

How 237 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
81th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.8%
Moderate concern 9.5%
Severe concern 4.7%
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

237 Valley St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 14
Electrical work for kitchen, bathroom, and dining remodel areas including wiring, lighting, outlets, switches, and appliance circuits.
Complete
Electrical PermitAug 18
Powder room and bathroom new wiring.

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