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420 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3533011 10 units · 4 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
31
FewerMore

This building has 31 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 420 14Th 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 1925
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1925
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
Units10
Floors4
Year built1925
Total area6,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3533011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
031721

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 4-story apartment building at 420 14th Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1925, has undergone significant recent activity, particularly regarding safety compliance and unit improvements. Most notably, in late 2023, there was an issue with an unauthorized canopy structure over the light well and stairs that was promptly addressed following a complaint. The building has demonstrated proactive safety improvements, completing a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 that included new detectors, sounders, and communication devices, along with the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. A significant renovation in late 2022 legalized the laundry and boiler room in the garage, while four apartments (Units 4, 5, 8, and 9) received substantial interior renovations between 2018-2020, including kitchen and bathroom updates with modern fixtures and electrical systems.

The building's most recent building permits show an ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the property, with the latest work focused on the light well area to address compliance issues. In 2018, the property installed a new fire sprinkler system throughout, demonstrating adherence to fire safety requirements. The building has experienced several routine inspections and violations, particularly in late 2022, regarding fire safety systems, egress, and the fire escape ladder, though these issues were all promptly addressed and abated by November 2022. The property has also completed its soft-story seismic retrofit requirements, receiving certification of completion. While there are occasional 311 calls regarding street-level issues, these are typical for the area and not directly related to the building's condition or management. Recent plumbing and electrical work continues to show active maintenance of building systems, with permits completed as of early 2023 for various upgrades, including new washer/dryer connections and fire safety system improvements.

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Risk rating

How 420 14Th 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
2th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 783 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.5%
Moderate concern 52.8%
Severe concern 38.7%
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

420 14Th St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 17
Unit# 1: (e) kitchen relocation. (e) bathroom remodel. conversion of (e) kitchen into (n) office.
$65,000 · Filed
Building PermitMar 12
Apt 8: to obtain a final inspection for work approved under previous permit application number 202006128551. all work is complete.

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