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179-181 29Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6634021 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 179-181 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 1912
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1912
Total area4,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6634021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lavoie Michel D
Mailing address
181 29th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
121509

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181 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
179 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 179-181 29th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Michel D. Lavoie, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work since 2010. Most recently, in May 2023, permits were issued for the replacement of a door and window at the back of the property, costing $3,000. Between 2010 and 2012, substantial upgrades were performed including complete rewiring of both units with new electrical systems, installation of new water lines and fixtures throughout both units, replacement of furnaces, and various plumbing improvements totaling over $50,000. In 2019, nine front windows were replaced with aluminum-clad double-hung windows, and in 2011, the building received a new roof.

While the building has maintained its residential classification and undergone regular improvements, there have been some notable issues. A complaint was filed in January 2010 regarding illegal construction and demolition work, though this was quickly abated within two days. The property has also experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, with eight documented incidents between 2021 and 2023, all resulting in citations being issued. A carbon monoxide detector activation incident was reported, though no actual CO was detected and no injuries occurred. A canceled permit in 2022 for a retaining wall and fence in the backyard was noted, along with multiple street space permits for scaffolding and other purposes. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and improvements, with no significant safety concerns or violations since 2010.

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Risk rating

How 179-181 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
47th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 996 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.5%
Moderate concern 17.4%
Severe concern 12.1%
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

179-181 29Th St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Sep 09
Approx 6 ft fence at rear of yard. non street visible, only one side of yard. with 12" tall open, decorative framed added to top.
$2,980 · Complete
Planning RecordSep 09
7 feet tall fence proposed in the existing rear yard.( fence less than 10 feet tall)

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