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215-217 Dore St

South of Market, SF 94103 3525035 2 units · 1 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
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 215-217 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1907
Total area2,566 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3525035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael F Rudman 2010 Trust
Mailing address
Michael F Rudman Trustee 2 Portola Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
041718

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215 Dore St, San Francisco, CA 94103
217 Dore St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 215-217 Dore Street is a single-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Michael F. Rudman 2010 Trust. The building has undergone several significant modifications over the past two decades, most notably in 2016 when a rear storage structure was converted into a residential unit, requiring various improvements including a new egress walkway through the existing garage, installation of fire sprinklers, and electrical upgrades. This conversion project, which included adding a stove and hood in accordance with ordinance #155-13, was completed at a cost of approximately $14,500. Earlier work in 2004 addressed foundation and dry rot repairs to the rear structure, followed by bathroom renovations and electrical system upgrades, including the installation of a new 200-amp service with commercial and residential meters.

The building's recent history includes a 2020 complaint about unlawful occupation of the garage space, though this complaint is currently listed as "Not Active." Several building maintenance and infrastructure issues have been documented through 311 calls, including sign repairs and parking violations, with the most recent complaints in 2023 relating to parking enforcement and sign maintenance. The property has also seen multiple plumbing and electrical improvements, including a sewer repair in 2008 and various electrical upgrades in 2004. Historical records indicate earlier concerns about unauthorized unit conversions, which appear to have been addressed through the proper permitting process between 2015 and 2016. Recent planning records show ongoing discussions about potential changes to the rear structure's use, including consideration for arts activities, with a project review meeting noted as "Under Review."

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Risk rating

How 215-217 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

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
31th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 297 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.8%
Moderate concern 37.5%
Severe concern 22.7%
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

215-217 Dore St event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Jun 12
Residential garage unlawfully occupied the a live-in occupant. sawing and drilling, strange behavior (311 sr 12521145)
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