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165 Duboce Ave

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3533061 14 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 165 Duboce Ave 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 1911
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1911
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area7,471 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3533061
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Marc Protiva 1529 Keats Pl Rohnert Park CA 94928
Last sale
October 17, 2000

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 165 Duboce Avenue, owned by Duboce 100 LLC, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2023, kitchen improvements were initiated in Unit 101, and the building underwent fire alarm system upgrades in 2022 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the addition of low-frequency sounders and sprinkler monitoring. Major seismic retrofit work was completed in 2015, including foundation bolting, installation of shearwalls, and associated structural improvements in multiple units costing over $42,000. The building has experienced several safety inspections and complaints, particularly regarding fire safety equipment, including a 2022 violation for non-compliant fire extinguishers and exit maintenance issues, though these were subsequently abated. Historical violations from 2002-2003 related to unauthorized construction work and various safety concerns, including problems with hall fire extinguishers, exterior stairs, and storage room ceilings, were all resolved.

The property has maintained regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, including multiple electrical panel upgrades (most recently in 2020), plumbing improvements such as water heater replacement, and various unit renovations including bathroom and kitchen updates. Recent 311 calls (2023-2025) primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues, with some ongoing concerns about tree damage and street defects as of 2024. The building's fire safety record shows a few alarm system and extinguisher-related complaints, with the most recent being a resolved alarm system issue in August 2024. While there have been periodic violations and complaints over the years, most have been promptly addressed and abated, indicating regular attention to building maintenance and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 165 Duboce Ave'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
24thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

165 Duboce Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 31
Replace less than 50% of dry rot on wooden stairway per ca sb-721 inspection report. not street visible. all repairs to be in kind.
$6,000 · Complete
Fire ComplaintOct 28
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