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583-585 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6630029 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 583-585 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6630029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kropp Kevin L
Mailing address
2267 15th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
011315

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583 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
585 B 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
585 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 583-585 29th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Kevin L. Kropp, has undergone several notable renovations and faced multiple compliance issues since its construction in 1908. Most recently, in 2020, the property underwent a significant kitchen renovation in response to a complaint about unpermitted work, which included cabinet replacement, countertop upgrades, and associated electrical and plumbing modifications - all of which were properly permitted and completed by the end of 2020. Previous improvements included a reroofing project in 2013 ($9,500), window installations in 1996, and various street-related permits over the years.

The building has had several routine inspections over the years (1999-2009), and multiple complaints related to construction work, though these have all been resolved. Of particular note is the recent cluster of activities in late 2024, with multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents, a water leak investigation, and a damaged tree report. While there was one fire incident recorded in 2020 regarding a malfunctioning smoke detector, there were no civilian injuries reported. A significant tenant buyout occurred at the nearby 595 29th Street address in June 2024, involving one tenant and totaling $90,000. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with most violations addressed through appropriate permitting and repairs, though there have been some recent concerns about driveway access and street parking.

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Risk rating

How 583-585 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

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
15th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1597 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.4%
Moderate concern 28.8%
Severe concern 12.8%
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

583-585 29Th St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 05
Rear only- remove and dryrot posts and beams as necessary, replace in kind (less than 50%) at rear 2 story deck.
$4,500 · Complete
Building PermitApr 15
Exterior stairs at rear in kind, repair less than 50%

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