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453-455 Douglass St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2749033 2 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 453-455 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 1905
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 1905
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
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area2,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2749033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
453 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 23, 2021

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455 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114
453 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 453-455 Douglass Street, owned by Ray Talen Priva, is a 1905 flats/duplex structure containing two units. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, with active permits as of March 2023 for adding a new bathroom on the second floor, including necessary electrical and plumbing work, at an estimated cost of $28,001. Prior renovations include two complete bathroom remodels (2022), kitchen renovations in both units (2019 upper unit and 2018 second floor), and structural improvements including a complete reroofing (2017) and water damage investigation work (2017). The building has received substantial structural attention over the years, including foundation work (2010) and repairs to address dry rot (2010). A historical complaint was filed in 2005 regarding unauthorized demolition of front stairs, which was resolved by 2010.

Recent maintenance and safety records show two unintentional alarm activations (smoke detector and alarm system), with no civilian injuries reported. The vicinity has experienced some ongoing maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding defaced signs, graffiti, and a pavement defect that remains open as of November 2024. While the building itself shows regular maintenance and improvement work, the surrounding area has faced challenges with street maintenance and public cleanliness, as indicated by various closed cases for graffiti and other street-related issues throughout 2023-2024. The property has maintained an active renovation schedule, particularly focusing on bathroom and kitchen improvements, with most recent work being properly permitted and documented.

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Risk rating

How 453-455 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
98thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
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

453-455 Douglass St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Mar 01
2/f: add 1 new bathroom including electrical & plumbing
$19,500 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMar 01
Plumbing work for 1 new bathroom.

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