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497-499 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6631049 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 497-499 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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,891 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6631049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barbara Dobbins Testamentar
Mailing address
Dewolf Realty Po Box 591540 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
010721

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1603 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1601 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94131
499 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
497 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 497-499 29th Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, containing four units and commercial space, currently owned by Barbara Dobbins Testamentar. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with a notable focus on safety and accessibility. Between 2020-2021, major upgrades included the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system, and fire service improvements, totaling over $20,000 in fire safety enhancements. The building's accessibility was improved with a $30,000 upgrade to the business entrance, while Apartment 2 received an $36,000 renovation of its kitchen and bathroom in 2021. Other significant improvements include the installation of a hydronic heating system and boiler updates.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various infrastructure components, including plumbing and electrical systems, with multiple completed permits for system upgrades and unit improvements. A notable complaint regarding boiler noise affecting tenant quality of life was filed in 2021 and resolved in 2022, while the only other recorded complaint from 2009 regarding window sills and various maintenance issues was promptly addressed within two months. The property has undergone systematic inspections over the years, with all identified violations being resolved, particularly during 2009 when several fire safety and security issues were addressed within two months. Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily concern street-level issues in the surrounding area, such as garbage and debris, which were all promptly resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 497-499 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
29th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1334 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.0%
Moderate concern 37.4%
Severe concern 12.7%
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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497-499 29Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 31
Complaint maintenance repair
nextmuni signage broken

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