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470 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3533023 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 470 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
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area7,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3533023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
103019

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 470 14th Street in Mission Dolores, constructed in 1925, is currently facing significant structural and safety concerns. The building is documented as non-compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Program (designated Tier 3), with persistent violations related to incomplete seismic retrofit work. A recent complaint from February 2024 raised concerns about the unfinished soft-story retrofit and building safety. Multiple permits and inspections between 2017-2024 show attempts to address various safety issues, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system, fire alarm upgrades, and the addition of three new ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) on the ground floor. In April 2023, the building received multiple violations regarding fire safety equipment maintenance, including fire extinguisher tagging and gas utility shutoff tool requirements, though these were abated by May 2023.

The building's recent history reveals ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges, including repeated fire safety violations, sprinkler system issues, and concerns about blocked exits. Historical records from 1996-1997 document various maintenance problems, including garage ceiling insulation issues and garbage accumulation in common areas. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate continuing concerns about graffiti and debris around the property, with multiple cases of abandoned furniture and appliances reported. While some units have undergone modernization through various permits (notably Unit 1 and Unit 8 renovations), the building as a whole continues to grapple with fundamental safety and infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding seismic retrofit compliance.

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Risk rating

How 470 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
12th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 703 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.2%
Moderate concern 25.3%
Severe concern 51.5%
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

470 14Th St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Dec 18
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Building PermitOct 21
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 201709067010

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