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502 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3534014 4 units · 3 fl · 1924

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
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 502 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 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1924
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area4,674 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3534014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Joseph E Pearson P.O. Box 1538 Glen Ellen CA 95442
Last sale
101420

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196 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103
198 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103
502 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
194 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 502 14th Street in San Francisco's Mission Dolores neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by 194 Ls Llc. The building has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2019, the property experienced multiple violations related to heating systems, water pressure, and safety equipment, including issues with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, though these were all abated by March 2021. The building has seen substantial improvements since then, with recent work including an accessibility compliance upgrade in 2023, and the completion of major plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2019-2020, including the installation of new water heaters, furnace, radiant heating, and a 400-amp service.

The property has an active permit filed in December 2024 for the construction of a new four-story, two-family residential building, suggesting future development plans for the site. Recent building maintenance and operational issues have been largely addressed, with the most recent violations related to fire safety equipment (January 2023) being promptly resolved. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing violations and completing necessary upgrades, though there were previous challenges with vacant storefronts and various building systems. The property has experienced minimal fire incidents, with only cooking-related fires recorded, no civilian injuries reported. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property's surroundings in early 2025, these primarily concern street cleaning issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 502 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
9th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 727 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.2%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 64.2%
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

502 14Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 04
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