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507 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6630046 2 units · 2 fl · 1997

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 507 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 1997
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 1997
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1997
Total area4,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6630046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Natalina V Bernardi Trustee 507 29Th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 507 29th Street in Noe Valley is a two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1997, following the demolition of a previous single-family dwelling in early 1995. The two-story structure, owned by Natalina V Bernardi Irrevocable Trust, has had minimal major modifications or permits filed since its construction. The building's location has experienced various urban maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concern being reported in January 2023 regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk, which is currently listed as an open case. The property area has faced recurring infrastructure challenges, particularly with sewer issues, as evidenced by two flooding incidents (March 2016 and October 2020).

The surrounding neighborhood has encountered various street-level issues documented through 311 calls, including multiple reports of abandoned vehicles (most recently in August 2022), waste management concerns (human/animal waste in September 2020), hazardous materials (glass in May 2020), and a pavement defect (July 2018). While these issues primarily affect the immediate vicinity rather than the building structure itself, they provide context about the urban environment around 507 29th Street. It's worth noting that all 311 calls related to these incidents have been closed, suggesting that the city has responded to and addressed these concerns, though some cases required referral to other departments (e.g., PUC - Water Department, Street Cleaning).

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Risk rating

How 507 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
62ndpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 714 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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