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286-298 Valencia St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3533010 36 units · 4 fl · 2000

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 286-298 Valencia 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 2000
2 or more units
36 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CM
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2000
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units36
Floors4
Year built2000
Total area28,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3533010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Carlin Mathew 804 Laguna Honda Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
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286 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
290 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
298 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The four-story, 36-unit senior housing complex at 286-298 Valencia Street, built in 2000, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges that directly impact resident quality of life. Most recently, there is an active complaint filed in October 2024 regarding elevator service repairs that particularly affects elderly tenants relying on the elevator for mobility. This follows a series of concerning events related to life safety systems, including fire alarm and sprinkler system violations in late 2023 and 2018, as well as a carbon monoxide alarm incident in August 2024. The building has a documented history of elevator issues, with multiple tenant complaints about the malfunctioning elevator and door problems, though some religiously scheduled maintenance work has been performed.

The property has undergone several significant improvements and modifications over the years, including the installation of a commercial laundry facility and coffee shop in 2008, and various building systems upgrades such as a backflow preventer replacement in 2021 and a split system replacement in 2018. The building experienced multiple code violations in October 2016 related to fire safety equipment and structural maintenance, though these were abated by November 2016. Recent fire safety violations in late 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements suggest ongoing compliance challenges with safety regulations. The complex also generated multiple 311 calls in early 2025, primarily related to exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti and pavement defects, indicating some ongoing maintenance attention required for the building's surroundings.

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Risk rating

How 286-298 Valencia 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
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

286-298 Valencia St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Oct 14
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Condition Corrected
311 RequestSep 21
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