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72-78 Pearl St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3502053 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Mission Dolores
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 72-78 Pearl 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3502053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Charles R Likerman & Alice
Mailing address
Likerman Charles R & Mavoid 8534 E Vista Del Lago Scottsdale AZ 85255
Last sale
072519

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72 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
78 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 72-78 Pearl Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Charles R. Likerman & Alice, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone numerous renovations over the past two decades. The most recent significant work occurred in 2017, when the building received substantial kitchen and bathroom updates, including new cabinets, countertops, and modern fixtures, with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $20,000. Earlier renovations between 2003 and 2012 focused primarily on kitchen and bathroom improvements, consistently incorporating modern amenities and fixtures across different units. A notable incident occurred in 2017 when water damage affected four hallway ceilings and walls, requiring repairs with fire-rated drywall (Type X). The building had some historical compliance issues that were addressed in 2004, including the installation of fire extinguishers, gas shutoff tools, and self-closing devices on exterior doors, all of which were promptly resolved by March 2004. A water damage incident in 2017 also necessitated electrical repairs in the garage area, though these permits expired without completion. The property has been subject to various 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues, with the most recent incident occurring in October 2023, while a pavement defect report from March 2023 remains open. A single cooking-related fire incident is on record, though it was contained with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 72-78 Pearl 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
66th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 272 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.6%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 29.3%
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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The story over time

72-78 Pearl St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 09
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage
311 RequestSep 30
General cleaning

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