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221 Douglass St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2692032 2 units · 1 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 221 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area2,805 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2692032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Anderson & Mezey 2018 Fmly
Mailing address
Mezey Jennifer & Anderson R 221 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
062915

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Initial analysis

Located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, 221 Douglass Street is a two-unit, one-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Anderson & Mezey 2018 Family. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the years, with major work occurring between 2006-2008, including a vertical addition of 2 bedrooms and 1 bath (though the $280,000 permit expired), foundation modifications, and various structural upgrades. The building experienced a notable violation in September 2007 regarding unauthorized basement excavation work, which was abated by November 2007.

The renovation period included substantial upgrades to building systems, with multiple permits for plumbing work (including bathroom modifications, kitchen updates, and HVAC improvements), and electrical work (including installation of new circuits, smoke detectors, and wiring throughout basement and all floors). All major building permits from 2006-2014 have since been marked complete, though some initially expired permits required renewals and additional inspections. More recent history shows typical urban residential issues, primarily related to parking enforcement, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways between 2018-2024, and some instances of graffiti in 2020-2021 that were resolved by city services. A 2018 curb defect was documented and addressed by DPW. The property appears to have maintained compliance with building codes since the resolution of the 2007 violation, with no active violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 221 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

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
53th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 601 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.7%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 14.0%
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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