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355-359 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6632100 6 units · 4 fl · 1906

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 355-359 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1906
Total area6,334 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6632100
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph P Torrano Trust
Mailing address
Torrano Properties Po Box 460688 San Francisco CA 94146
Last sale
102620

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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359 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
357 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
359 A 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
359 B 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
355 A 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
355 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 355-359 29th Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Joseph P Torrano Trust, is a four-story apartment structure built in 1906. The property's maintenance record shows serious attention to roofing, with two significant re-roofing projects completed in 2015 ($15,075) and 2016 ($24,500), though no subsequent roofing work appears on record. A notable concern arose in early 2024 when a complaint was filed about blight and a vacant storefront space (formerly the JWILSON Art Gallery) at 355 29th Street, which was referred to the Code Enforcement Section. The building's location has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with four documented incidents between 2018 and 2023, all resulting in citations except for one in March 2023 where the officer was unable to locate the vehicle. Additionally, there was a property maintenance issue in 2011 involving tree roots damaging the sidewalk, which was addressed by the Department of Public Works and completed by August 2016. The most recent service call related to the property was in January 2024 regarding an abandoned Christmas tree, though this was promptly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 355-359 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
13th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1635 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.8%
Moderate concern 32.5%
Severe concern 28.7%
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

355-359 29Th St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Jan 02
Blight, vacant storefront, formerly jwilson art gallery, 355 29th st.(311 sr 17712652)
Code Enforcement Section

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