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405 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6631045 4 units · 2 fl · 1964

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
Above average
avg 1.2
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 405 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 1964
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1964
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,266 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6631045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
829 Fairfield Rd Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
022411

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 405 29th Street in Noe Valley, owned by 405 29th Street LLC, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past decades. Recent inspections reveal active violations from February 2020 related to weatherproofing issues with the siding, lead-based paint concerns, and general interior paint conditions that remain unresolved. These violations follow a pattern of exterior maintenance challenges, including a 2013 reroofing project costing $8,500 and previous work in 2009 that addressed damaged framing and exterior siding at the rear of the building, along with kitchen cabinet replacements in all four units.

The building has a documented history of structural maintenance, with completed repairs in 1995 addressing dry rot issues, including beam replacement, framing repairs, and siding work. A comprehensive routine inspection conducted in October 2010 revealed multiple fire safety concerns that were subsequently addressed by February 2011, including fire extinguisher recharging, storage issues, building attachment inspections, garbage receptacle placement, smoke enclosure door repairs, and directional sign installations. A single building fire incident was recorded, though it was categorized as unintentional with no civilian injuries reported. The property has undergone regular routine inspections over the years, with the most recent active complaints highlighting ongoing maintenance issues that impact both exterior aesthetics and potential health safety concerns within the building.

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Risk rating

How 405 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
38th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1165 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 51.4%
Moderate concern 25.3%
Severe concern 23.2%
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

405 29Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 26
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
Electrical PermitMay 28
Replace existing 200amp-5 meter main switch with new per insurance.

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