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1685 Noe St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6639047 2 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 1685 Noe 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 1960
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 built1960
Total area2,024 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6639047
Ownership

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

Owner name
William C & Gayle Chan Trus
Mailing address
1998 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

The 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1685 Noe Street, located in Noe Valley, was constructed in 1960 and is currently owned by the William C & Gayle Chan Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2013 costing $11,900, street space and sidewalk repairs in 2013, and structural modifications in 1991 that involved connecting the first floor with a family unit below by installing stairs. Earlier improvements from the late 1980s included dryrot repairs to the left wall and a horizontal addition completed in 1988.

The building's immediate surroundings have experienced various maintenance issues recently, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of pavement defects (two cases still open as of April 2024), though one pavement defect case from June 2024 has been resolved. The area has seen regular street cleaning and maintenance requirements, including multiple instances of loose garbage removal in 2023 (most recently in October 2023), along with other cleanup needs such as handling an overflowing city garbage can in April 2022 and addressing human or animal waste in February 2022. The property has also experienced some parking-related issues in the vicinity, with two illegal parking complaints recorded in 2023 and 2022, though these have been resolved through various enforcement actions. While the building itself appears to be well-maintained based on the available permit history, the surrounding street and sidewalk areas have required ongoing attention to address various maintenance and cleaning needs.

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Risk rating

How 1685 Noe 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
86th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.0%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 4.4%
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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1685 Noe St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 09
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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