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143-147 Duboce Ave

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3533066 4 units · 2 fl · 1922

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
3
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 143-147 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 1922
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,476 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3533066
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sharon S Borstad & Martin L
Mailing address
Borstad Sharon S & Fermer M 69411 Ramon Rd Unit 783 Cathedral City CA 92234
Last sale
062603

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143 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
147 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
145 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 143-147 Duboce Avenue, built in 1922 and currently owned by Sharon S Borstad & Martin L, has been undergoing significant modifications in recent years, particularly regarding the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on the ground floor behind the garage. This renovation, initiated in March 2023 at a cost of $165,736, was prompted by the discovery of an existing illegal unit and is being constructed under Government Code Section 65852.2. The building has received permits for critical safety improvements, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the ground floor in December 2024, which will consist of 23 heads and a 2-inch underground fire service, totaling approximately $19,600 in work.

The property has a history of code compliance issues, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications. In 2022, multiple violations were documented, including unpermitted electrical work, bathroom installations, and plumbing modifications. These violations, which remain active, involved unauthorized construction of a bathroom in the garage, installation of a toilet in a storage room, and creation of a basement unit with unapproved fixtures and appliances. Previous building violations from 2003 included issues with expired fire extinguishers, improperly vented water heaters, and general maintenance concerns, all of which were abated. Planning records show that the current ADU project is being managed by ADApt Dwellings and has received appropriate permits, suggesting an effort to regularize and improve the building's compliance status. Recent plumbing and electrical permits filed in August 2024 indicate ongoing renovations of the bathrooms and kitchen, presumably related to the ADU project, including replacement of fixtures and finishes.

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Risk rating

How 143-147 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

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
6th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 751 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.7%
Moderate concern 28.0%
Severe concern 46.3%
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

143-147 Duboce Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Oct 20
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. installation of a sprinkler monitoring system .
Complete
311 RequestApr 02
Garbage and debris

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