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244-246 30Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6637011 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 244-246 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 1926
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6637011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Talsky Lance & Kristin
Mailing address
246 30th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
083118

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246 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
244 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 244-246 30th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Lance and Kristin Talsky, has undergone significant recent improvements with a focus on safety and maintenance. Most notably, in 2023, the property received a new fire sprinkler monitoring system installation, including a heat detector and pull station, demonstrating ongoing safety upgrades. The building has a history of proactive maintenance, including substantial window replacements, with twelve front windows upgraded in 2021 and again targeted in 2022, as well as facade maintenance involving stucco replacement. A major compliance effort in 2021 addressed requirements from a physical inspection report (#CC8322), covering multiple building systems. The property has transitioned to improved safety systems, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system for the ground floor ADU in 2021, demonstrating significant investment in fire safety infrastructure.

Historical records indicate some maintenance challenges, with water leak issues documented in 2014-2015, though these appear to have been resolved. The building underwent professional legalization of its accessory dwelling unit (ADU), completed successfully with necessary inspections. Previous tenant activity includes one documented buyout in 2017 for $67,000. External issues have been primarily related to street infrastructure, with multiple pavement defect reports between 2010-2022, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. The property has had minimal resident-reported issues in recent years, with no significant recurring problems noted in the 311 call records.

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Risk rating

How 244-246 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
99th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 93.7%
Moderate concern 4.8%
Severe concern 1.4%
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

244-246 30Th St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jun 28
Install f/a system for sprinkler monitoring system, (1) heat detector, (1) pull and tamper
$4,733 · Issued
Electrical PermitJun 28
Install new fire alarm for fire sprinkler monitoring system. (1) pull station, (1) heat detector and tamper

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