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415-417 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6621044 2 units · 2 fl · 1959

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 415-417 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 1959
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.

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 1959
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area1,958 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6621044
Ownership

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

Mailing address
415 Valley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
July 31, 1987

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415 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
417 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 415-417 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by Milton & Jessie Katz, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1959. The property underwent significant rehabilitation in 2007 following a fire incident that caused over $30,000 in damage, with repairs completed by 2009 including substantial work on both units' interiors, bathroom remodels, and replacement of central heating units and water heaters. This renovation period also saw the installation of new windows and patio doors in 2008, conversion from aluminum to wood composite materials, and various plumbing updates including the installation of tankless water heaters, new washer/dryer units, and electrical system improvements. More recent maintenance includes a reroofing project and driveway repaving completed in 2014, though these improvements were completed nearly a decade ago.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both interior systems and exterior elements, though there have been several sewer-related issues reported between 2010 and 2020, including multiple sewage backup incidents through a 4-inch vent line. The property has also experienced some infrastructure challenges, including a bent street sign (2021), illegal parking issues (2025), and a hazardous materials incident (2018). While most historical complaints and issues have been resolved, the property's service records show a pattern of plumbing system maintenance requirements, particularly in relation to the sewer system, suggesting this may be an area requiring periodic attention. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external municipal infrastructure rather than building-specific issues, indicating relatively few recent building-specific complaints.

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Risk rating

How 415-417 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

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
90thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 188 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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