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134 Duboce Ave

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3502106 15 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 134 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 1908
2 or more units
15 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 1908
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area10,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3502106
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4444 Geary St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
April 16, 2003

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Initial analysis

134 Duboce Avenue is a three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Mark E & Sophia S Cusing Re. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a major fire alarm system upgrade completed in November 2023 with a cost of $36,480 to comply with current fire code requirements, and historic soft-story retrofit work completed in 2016 that included foundation improvements. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire-related complaints and violations between 2022 and 2024, including concerns with fire escape functionality, extinguisher maintenance, and system upgrades. A notable cluster of violations was documented in December 2022 regarding fire safety equipment and documentation, though these were officially abated by May 2023. Additional historical improvements include window replacements in 2003, roofing work in 2017, and various structural repairs dating back to the 1980s.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, though not without periodic issues. An inspection in 2000 revealed multiple concerns including non-compliant kitchen plumbing and fire safety features. Recent 311 calls (eight instances between August and November 2024) indicate ongoing concerns with abandoned furniture and debris near the property, while the most recent fire complaint regarding extinguishers was resolved in November 2024. Statistical data from fire incidents suggests most activations are either false alarms or related to cooking incidents, with no recorded civilian injuries. The building's fire safety systems have undergone regular updates, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system modification and compliance work completed in 2023, though periodic violations indicate challenges in maintaining consistent compliance with safety regulations. The property is categorized as Tier 2 for soft-story compliance, with work officially completed and a CFC issued.

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Risk rating

How 134 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
7thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 743 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
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

134 Duboce Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 22
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 22
Garbage and debris

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