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3215-3217 Market St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2703014 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 3215-3217 Market 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 1926
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 1926
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 built1926
Total area2,422 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2703014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3215 Market St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
August 30, 1995

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3215 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3217 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3215-3217 Market Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1926 and currently owned by Read Douglas & Li Samantha. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most recently including a completed bathroom remodeling project valued at $26,000 in early 2024, which involved both plumbing and electrical work with the installation of new LED lighting and outlets. The property has seen substantial upgrades to its systems, including the installation of 19 solar PV modules (3.81 kW total) in 2020, replacement of two furnaces with heat pumps (permit expired), and a new electrical panel with EV charger installation in 2019. Major renovations have focused on kitchen modernization, with comprehensive updates in 2009 including plumbing, electrical work, and energy-efficient lighting installations, followed by bathroom improvements in 2024.

The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing attention to structural safety, particularly regarding a three-story rear deck and staircase that required stabilization in 2006 after being identified as a safety concern, along with significant dry rot repairs and stair replacement work in the same year. The property has experienced some exterior maintenance issues, with multiple reports of graffiti on surrounding sidewalks between 2018-2019 (which were determined to be PG&E markings in one instance), and a sidewalk blockage by privately maintained greenery in 2022 that required enforcement intervention. A rent board callback in early 2022 confirmed approval of an exemption request for both units. The building's history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, with particular attention to sustainability features like solar installation, though some permits related to the 2020 furnace replacement and a 2006 deck replacement were either not completed or canceled.

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Risk rating

How 3215-3217 Market 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
87thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 166 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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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.

Neighborhood location

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

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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3215-3217 Market St event timeline

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2024
Plumbing Permit Mar 25
Work category: 1p; bathroom remodel existing location and shower pan
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 13
Rewiring existing bath room. install new fan and 4 led recess can two outlets and two dedicated circuit.

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