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121-125 Duboce Ave

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3533070 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 121-125 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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 1908
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,291 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3533070
Ownership

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

Mailing address
38 Lenox Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
August 13, 2021

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123 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
121 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
125 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 121-125 Duboce Avenue, owned by Bernard K & Janet I Moy, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2015, which included the installation of new plywood, footings, and holddowns, bringing the property into compliance with San Francisco's Soft Story program requirements. That same year, the electrical system received a substantial upgrade, with a new 200-amp main service installed along with individual 60-amp subpanels for each unit.

More recently, the building has faced some building code compliance issues, with multiple violations issued in April 2023 regarding fire safety requirements, including fire extinguisher maintenance, fire escape ladder condition, gas utility shutoff tools, and related documentation. These violations are currently active, with final warning letters issued in May 2023. The building has a history of maintenance challenges, as evidenced by a 2013 complaint that documented interior issues such as mold/mildew, damaged ceilings, and floor covering problems, though these were subsequently addressed. Regular routine safety inspections have been conducted over the years, including 2003, 2009, and a notable investigation in 2013 that identified various interior surface and fire safety concerns. Three street space permits were issued in 2013, and the most recent tier 3 soft-story retrofit work has been completed with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 121-125 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
57thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 344 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

121-125 Duboce Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Aug 17
Bulky items
Furniture
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 27
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