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1595 Noe St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6620026 9 units · 3 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1595 Noe 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 1928
2 or more units
9 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 1928
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area7,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6620026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Helen Scholten & Lisabeth S 100 Pacheco St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
October 07, 1999

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1595 Noe St in Noe Valley, built in 1928 and currently owned by Bypass Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (cost: $75,000) and received a new roof in 2018 (cost: $20,000). Major systems upgrades included a steam boiler replacement in 2016, comprehensive electrical improvements in 2003 (including upgrading service to 300 amps and installing new circuit systems), and fire safety enhancements such as a new fire alarm system in 2008 including smoke detectors, heat detectors, and strobe lights.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its heating system, as evidenced by multiple complaints about inadequate heat in 2007-2009 and again in 2018. Historical violations from 2007 included various safety and maintenance concerns, such as the need for handrails, security gates, lead paint remediation, and fire safety improvements, though these were all ultimately abated by 2008. More recent fire safety compliance issues emerged, with violations noted in 2023 regarding fire extinguishers, alarm systems, exits, and address numbering, though these were also subsequently abated. The building has maintained active fire safety monitoring, with sprinkler system and fire alarm maintenance work continuing through 2024. The property has also undergone various infrastructure improvements, including sidewalk repairs, plumbing updates, and ventilation work. Regular maintenance and compliance with safety regulations suggest ongoing attention to building upkeep, though the history of heating system complaints indicates periodic challenges with this particular infrastructure component.

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Risk rating

How 1595 Noe 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1823 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1595 Noe St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 15
Date last observed: 14-may-26; time last observed: 0900; floor: basement; unit: illegal un; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling hazardous outlet wiring; illegal unit; plumbing installation without permit; electrical work previously installed w/o permit; ; additional information: illegal unit is accessed through the wooden gate. landlords name is lis scholten 415 6021766;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMay 14
Possible illegal unit in the on the back of the buliding.

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