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470-474 Duboce Ave

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0875006 3 units · 3 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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 470-474 Duboce Ave 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0875006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Warren W & Helen F Lee Bypa
Mailing address
Helen F Lee, Trustee 491 Anita Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
042419

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474 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
470 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
472 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 470-474 Duboce Avenue in Hayes Valley, owned by Warren W & Helen F Lee Bypa, was constructed in 1900 and stands three stories tall. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, including a $29,000 reroofing project in 2022 and gas line leak repairs in 2008. A notable series of violations was documented in March 2009, when multiple fire safety and building compliance issues were identified, including problems with fire proofing in the garage, missing handrails, and fire extinguisher requirements. These violations were all addressed and abated by April 2009.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns including reports of mold and mildew (June 2024), lack of hot water (July 2024), and a sewage backup incident (February 2024). There are currently two open 311 calls from January 2025 regarding a collapsed sidewalk and rent board inquiries. Historical records show compliance with various requirements, such as the completion of fire safety repairs in 2009. The property has regularly addressed both routine inspections and specific complaints, though recent maintenance issues suggest some ongoing upkeep challenges, particularly related to building systems and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 470-474 Duboce Ave'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
76th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 246 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.4%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 26.9%
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

470-474 Duboce Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Jun 17
Reroofing: slope roof with product unit weight not to exceed 5 psf.
$29,000 · Issued

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