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315 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6632047 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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
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 315 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 1909
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6632047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hixon/Proctor Family Trust
Mailing address
Hixon Steven B & Proctor El 315 29Th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
092801

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 315 29th Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Hixon/Proctor Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects, most recently in 2020 when the rear stairs were repaired at a cost of $5,000. Earlier improvements included a complete reroofing in 2006 for $8,000. The building's fire safety record shows multiple alarm activations, primarily false alarms and system malfunctions, with one documented cooking-related incident that was contained and caused no injuries. Two fire complaints regarding alarm systems were filed, with the 2009 incident showing prompt resolution.

The property has experienced various maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2022-2023, including a missing side sewer vent cover (resolved), damaged driveway curb wings, and multiple incidents of parking enforcement requests for blocked driveways, though several of these requests were invalid due to incomplete reporting information. The most recent incidents include a 2023 report of lifted sidewalk tree roots (currently open) and some minor street cleaning matters. The building's infrastructure appears to be generally well-maintained, though periodic issues with the alarm system and parking access have been persistent concerns. The property's location in Noe Valley and its recent permits suggest ongoing maintenance and attention to building safety systems, particularly after the 2020 stair repairs.

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Risk rating

How 315 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
86th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.6%
Moderate concern 9.8%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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The story over time

315 29Th St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jan 31
Repair rear stairs in kind. repair less than 50%. work not visible from public right of way.
$5,000 · Complete

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