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180 Duboce Ave

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3502028 6 units · 3 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 180 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 1915
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1915
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area5,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3502028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4248 23rd St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 180 Duboce Avenue, constructed in 1915, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement was completed in July 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of new sounders, detectors, and monitoring equipment. The building has also achieved compliance with mandatory seismic retrofitting requirements under San Francisco's Soft Story Program (Tier 3), completing $18,000 worth of work in 2017, though an active complaint regarding compliance was filed in October 2019. Recent maintenance includes window repairs and insulation work in February 2024, while past improvements show attention to unit renovations such as a 2019 bathroom remodel that included electrical upgrades and plumbing improvements.

The building's history reveals several past concerns that were addressed, including a 2006 sewer overflow incident, multiple safety violations in 2003 relating to fire escape maintenance and storage area conditions, and an asbestos-related complaint in early 2024. Historical permits show attention to major infrastructure improvements, including a 2009 installation of a 200-amp service meter and various routine maintenance permits. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to sidewalk and street conditions, with some relating to temporary moving permit requests, though some issues remain open as of early 2024, including a pavement defect and a sidewalk collapse issue reported in 2018. The property has generally demonstrated responsiveness to safety concerns and regulatory requirements, with most historical violations having been resolved, though ongoing monitoring of the Soft Story compliance status is warranted based on the active complaint from 2019.

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Risk rating

How 180 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
8thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 735 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
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

180 Duboce Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 10
Garbage and debris
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