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456 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3533020 9 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 456 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 1926
2 or more units
9 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 1926
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area5,475 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3533020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Eugene W & Arlene F Szeto T 2539 32Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
August 31, 2022

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 456 14th Street, currently owned by Szeto Trust and located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety-related issues since its construction in 1926. Most recently, in 2023, there were concerns about the malfunctioning call box system and temporary scaffolding affecting fire escape access during exterior painting work. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic upgrade in 2014, including the installation of shear walls and moment frames. Notable improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 to comply with current safety codes, and the replacement of 22 windows in 2023. The building experienced a substantial fire incident in 2007, resulting in significant repairs costing $250,000, which were subsequently addressed through various permits for electrical, plumbing, and structural work.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire alarm and extinguisher violations between 2006 and 2022, though most have been promptly corrected. Recent inspections in 2022 revealed issues with fire escape maintenance and system compliance, with complaints regarding the main doorbell system and fire escape access appearing as recently as 2023. The property has also undergone various maintenance work including termite repairs in 1998, reroofing in 1998, and a recent street-facing facade upgrade. Historical records show some parking-related issues, with a potential Ellis Act eviction case regarding off-street parking spaces that was later withdrawn. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and parking violations. The building's violation history shows several instances of inadequate lighting and general maintenance issues in 2007, which were subsequently addressed.

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Risk rating

How 456 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

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
11thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 711 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
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

456 14Th St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Apr 23
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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