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244-246 Douglass St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2691006 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 244-246 Douglass 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,111 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2691006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David Sayed, Trustee 244 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 09, 2017

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246 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114
244 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 244-246 Douglass Street, owned by the David Sayed Living Trust, is a two-story structure built in 1900 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance over the years, with the most recent work being a completed reroofing project in November 2024 costing $23,800, and the removal of a clay pipe section from the basement in September 2024. A major renovation was attempted in 2018 involving the upper unit of 244, which included roof modifications, new floor layouts, and the addition of multiple rooms and bathrooms, though there were subsequent complications leading to withdrawn discretionary review applications. The building underwent significant interior upgrades in 2006-2009, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, electrical work, and plumbing improvements, with particular attention to the upper unit's modernization.

Recent inspections and maintenance records show ongoing attention to infrastructure, including a 2022 sewer lateral work permit and various plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance updates. The property has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022-2025 regarding sidewalk defects, noise, and street cleaning, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. Planning records indicate attempts to modify the property configuration, including converting the ground floor to a second dwelling unit, with varying success in securing necessary approvals. A 2007 variance request was approved to permit certain additions and alterations to the existing two-unit dwelling, highlighting the property's evolving nature and the owner's efforts to enhance its living space capacity.

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Risk rating

How 244-246 Douglass 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

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
88thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 153 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
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 age

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

244-246 Douglass St event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Nov 12
Immediate Disclosure Request - 244-246 Douglass
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Planning RecordNov 12
Immediate Disclosure Request - 244-246 Douglass

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