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815 Duboce Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2610046 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 815 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2610046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
827 Duboce Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
October 21, 2021

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 815 Duboce Avenue, constructed in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most critical period occurring in 2017-2018. During this time, the building faced multiple violations including mold and mildew problems, water damage, damaged ceilings, and stair repairs, along with violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, excessive storage, and egress obstruction. These issues resulted in a series of notices of violation (NOVs) that were finally abated by February 2022. In 2018, there was a complaint about unauthorized fire escape reconstruction, though this was subsequently addressed with proper permitting and completion of fire egress stair repairs in 2018 at a cost of $10,000. More recent improvements include a water heater replacement in 2021 and an underground service conversion in 2003.

The building has a history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks and water damage documented between 2001 and 2017, including three separate complaints about ceiling and window leaks in early 2002. The most recent service requests from 2024-2025 primarily concern exterior maintenance matters such as garbage and debris, toters, and sidewalk issues, which appear to be routine municipal concerns rather than building-specific problems. Currently, there is a rear horizontal addition and interior remodel proposal on hold, as per planning records. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, the recent record shows fewer critical safety or habitability concerns, though the presence of multiple open service requests in 2024 indicates ongoing attention to building and site maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 815 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
31stpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 242 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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815 Duboce Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 13
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestApr 16
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