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135 Dore St

South of Market, SF 94103 3519066 3 units · 4 fl · 1917

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 135 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 1917
2 or more units
3 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 1917
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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1917
Total area8,395 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3519066
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Thomas P Wiseau Po Box 422520 San Francisco CA 94142
Last sale
December 14, 1988

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 4-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 135 Dore Street, owned by Wiseau Thomas P Revoc Trust, has undergone significant transformations since its construction in 1917, most notably following a fire incident in 2004 that resulted in substantial renovations. The building's post-fire rehabilitation included the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system, consisting of new fire panels and sprinklers, though this process encountered multiple permit complications and violations related to backflow prevention requirements in 2008-2009. A major compliance issue arose in 2009 regarding uncompleted special inspections and expired permits tied to a vertical building addition, though these violations were eventually abated by 2012.

Recent building history shows regular maintenance activity, including a water heater replacement in 2015 and various plumbing updates to bathrooms and kitchens completed in 2012. The building has experienced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding sidewalk conditions and debris, though most issues have been promptly addressed. Historical use concerns emerged in 2012 when a complaint was filed regarding unauthorized business operations (night club) and unpermitted roof modifications, though this issue was ultimately resolved. Fire safety has been an ongoing focus, with several fire alarm system inspections and corrections noted between 2008 and 2017, though no active fire safety violations are currently on record. The most recent structural and safety-related interactions with city agencies have primarily involved external maintenance issues rather than internal building systems, suggesting stabilization of major building systems since the earlier comprehensive renovations.

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Risk rating

How 135 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
47thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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135 Dore St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 05
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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