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144-146 Dore St

South of Market, SF 94103 3519058 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 South of Market — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 144-146 Dore 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
SLR
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 area2,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3519058
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
144 Dore St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
December 29, 2017

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146 Dore St, San Francisco, CA 94103
144 Dore St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 144 Dore Street in the South of Market neighborhood, owned by Evan Fairchild, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations in recent years. The most substantial recent work includes a completed bathroom installation at the garage level in December 2023 (with subsequent revision to modify the project in March 2024), window replacement in September 2023, and a kitchen remodeling project in August 2021 that included comprehensive electrical work and new installations. The building has experienced various infrastructure improvements over the years, including rerooofing projects in 2019 and 1990, and the installation of three electric heaters with thermostats in 2003.

Historical issues in the building's record raise some concerns, particularly regarding incidents in 2003, when multiple violations were documented including ceiling openings in the kitchen, exposed wiring, water damage causing ceiling issues, and heating problems. These violations were officially abated by January 2004. Additional historical complaints from 1998-1995 suggest past concerns about structural integrity, illegal electrical work, and an unauthorized unit, though all these issues were resolved by their respective abatement dates. Recent maintenance activity has focused on upgrading and modernizing the building's infrastructure, with particular attention to electrical systems, plumbing, and general living conditions. The property has also experienced some neighborhood-level issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to street cleaning and parking enforcement, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 144-146 Dore 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
94thpercentile

Out of 430 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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144-146 Dore St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 13
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