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1557-1559 Noe St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6620030A 3 units · 3 fl · 1969

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 1557-1559 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 1969
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1969
Total area3,266 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6620030A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wanda M Low Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Low Wanda Trustee 1168 Hillcrest Blvd Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
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1559 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1557 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1557 A Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 1557-1559 Noe Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood. Built in 1969 and currently owned by the Wanda M Low Revocable Trust, this flats/duplex building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system. In 2021-2022, a new NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system was installed in the lower floor and garage, followed by a sprinkler monitoring system in early 2022, demonstrating the owner's commitment to safety upgrades. The building underwent substantial work in 2019 to legalize an additional ground floor unit, including structural improvements to meet 2016 SFBC requirements, and previously received an electrical service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps in 2011.

The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with three documented sewage backup incidents through the 4-inch vent system between 2018 and 2024, including the most recent incident in February 2024. External maintenance concerns have included tree root damage to sidewalks reported in 2023 and 2022, and there have been two instances of graffiti (2019 and 2020) that were resolved. The building's infrastructure maintenance history includes reroofing work performed in 2017 (cost: $7,800) and 1991, though the earlier permit has expired. A non-emergency carbon monoxide detector activation was recorded, with no CO detected and no injuries reported. The property has generally maintained active responses to both routine and emergency maintenance needs, with most recent 311 calls being promptly addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1557-1559 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

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
69th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 582 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.3%
Moderate concern 15.6%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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1557-1559 Noe St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 03
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 10
Blocking driveway cite only

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