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14-16 30Th St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6635022 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 14-16 30Th 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
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 built1908
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6635022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert T Noelke 2012 Tr
Mailing address
Noelke Robert T Trustee 1074 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
021821

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14 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
16 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 14-16 30th Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Robert T Noelke 2012 Tr. The building has experienced a series of concerning issues over recent years, with the most pressing being a current active violation (as of March 2023) regarding a dangerous roof condition involving corrugated plastic panels that pose a fall hazard to firefighters. Recent building complaints from 2024 describe unauthorized construction work involving structural modifications and concerns about the building's safety, including reports of work being performed by unlicensed workers. The property has a lengthy history of violations dating back to 2004, including problems with heating systems, water damage, mold, and various building maintenance issues. Of particular note is the property’s recent activity involving unauthorized construction and alterations, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding work being performed without proper permits, including attempts to convert the originally permitted two-unit structure into a five-unit building. Previous permits from 2015-2022 show various attempts at renovation and compliance work, including interior demolition and remodeling of residential units, though many of these permits were filed or expired without clear resolution. The building's planning records reveal an ongoing pattern of proposed changes and compliance issues, including attempts to add additional units and address historical violations, with most recent activity focusing on temporary structural support work approved in 2023 in response to safety concerns.

The property has seen multiple periods of alleged vacancy or abandonment between 2018-2024, with reports of dangerous working conditions, structural problems, and unauthorized modifications. Despite numerous permits and planning proposals to restore and improve the building, many of these efforts appear to have generated more compliance issues than solutions. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic systems and structures, suggesting ongoing challenges with property upkeep and safety compliance. The most recent documented structural work (2023) appears to be temporary in nature, indicating that more permanent repairs and improvements are still needed. The numerous complaints and violations, particularly regarding unauthorized work and safety concerns, suggest that the property has been subject to significant maintenance and regulatory challenges in recent years, requiring close attention to ongoing building safety and habitability issues.

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Risk rating

How 14-16 30Th 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
16th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1072 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.3%
Moderate concern 34.1%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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14-16 30Th St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Vacant building
Code Enforcement Section

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