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440 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6620014 2 units · 4 fl · 2015

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 440 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 2015
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2015
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Floors4
Year built2015
Total area5,416 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6620014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
440 29th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
June 03, 1994

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Initial analysis

Located in Noe Valley, 440 29th Street is a modern four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 2015, containing two units and owned by Juan Carlos Cuellar. The property underwent significant development from 2006-2014, starting with the demolition of a single-family home in late 2006, followed by the new construction which totaled approximately $826,000. During construction, several compliance issues arose, including unauthorized work prompting violation notices in 2013-2014, though these were ultimately abated. The building features comprehensive safety systems including fire sprinklers, a 200-amp service with two meters, and modern amenities throughout both units. Additional improvements included the installation of a fire-proof corridor for child care purposes in 2015.

The building's history includes several notable safety and compliance events, particularly during the early construction period when issues with stucco facade stability were identified in 2010, requiring immediate remediation. A change of use complaint was filed in 2017 regarding unauthorized assembly/nightclub activities, though this was subsequently marked as not active. More recently, there have been multiple parking-related complaints in the surrounding area between 2021-2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or operations. The property has been regularly maintained and upgraded since its construction, with all major systems including plumbing and electrical fully brought up to code during the initial development phase. Planning records indicate proper permits were obtained and all necessary approvals were secured throughout the construction process, including CEQA clearance and Design Review approval in response to community concerns.

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Risk rating

How 440 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
99thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 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
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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