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286-288 30Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6637019 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 286-288 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,234 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6637019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Griffin Patrick N & Jessie
Mailing address
149 Santa Rosa Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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286 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
288 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 286-288 30th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Patrick N & Jessie Griffin, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements, most notably a complete reroofing in 2020 (costing $14,800) where foam was applied over existing tar and gravel on the approximately 1,300-square-foot flat roof. Earlier maintenance work included back stair replacement in 1986 and a more cosmetic renovation in 1984. The building has a documented history of addressing safety requirements, with violations recorded in 2000 and 2009 related to fire safety equipment and gas utility shutoff tools, though these were promptly resolved within several months.

The property has experienced multiple noise-related incidents, particularly during 2021, with seven separate noise complaints recorded through 311 calls. Most of these were related to general noise issues, while one complaint specifically mentioned extended J-Church train hours. There was also one complaint about illegal postings in July 2021. A tenant buyout occurred at 280 30th Street in April 2017, involving one tenant and valued at $20,000. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of the property, with no recent permits indicating any major renovations or changes to the building's structure or systems. The building's maintenance record, particularly the recent roof work, suggests active property management, though the concentration of 311 noise complaints in 2021 may indicate some ongoing noise concerns in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 286-288 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
87th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 244 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.

Building age

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.4%
Moderate concern 9.0%
Severe concern 4.6%
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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The story over time

286-288 30Th St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Nov 18
Reroofing - overlay spf foam over (e) tar and gravel 1300 sqft. flst roof
$14,800 · Complete

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