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23-25 Pearl St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3502065 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
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 23-25 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 1907
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3502065
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
23-25 Pearl St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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25 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
23 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 23-25 Pearl Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Franklin Loo, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The building's maintenance record shows several significant events over the past decade, with the most recent being a roof repair in 2019 addressing a leakage issue on the flat roof, which was completed at a cost of $300. Prior to that, the building underwent gas house line extension work in December 2007. While the building's permits indicate regular maintenance, the surrounding area has experienced ongoing challenges, particularly during 2020-2022, with multiple reports of human or animal waste on the street, medical waste (needles), and encampment issues, though these were mostly addressed by city services. A notable infrastructure issue occurred in October 2021 with a missing side sewer vent cover, which was resolved through city intervention. More recent concerns include a garbage and debris incident in November 2024, which was promptly resolved.

The building's immediate vicinity has seen ongoing urban challenges, particularly in 2020-2022, with multiple reports of waste and sanitation issues on the surrounding streets. The most recent documented incident affecting the building itself was the 2019 roof repair, while the 2007 gas line extension work represents the last major infrastructure modification on record. A single fire incident was noted, categorized as a "water problem, other," though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has maintained compliance with city regulations, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple permits and service requests, though the pattern of external street cleaning issues during 2020-2022 may have temporarily affected the neighborhood environment.

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Risk rating

How 23-25 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

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
72ndpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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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 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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23-25 Pearl St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 28
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestMay 24
Garbage and debris

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