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506-508 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3534015 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 506-508 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,512 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3534015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Adams Joshua Sanchez
Mailing address
508 14th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
083006

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508 A 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
508 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
506 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 506-508 14th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Joshua Sanchez Adams, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1908, with particular activity noted during 2016. Most notably, in early 2016, there were multiple structural improvements including replacement of a rear egress stairway and remediation of dry rot on the back wall siding, totaling approximately $22,000 in repairs. During this period, there was also a complaint regarding unpermitted construction work involving stairs and other modifications, though this complaint appears to have been resolved. The building has a history of commercial space modifications, with significant work undertaken in 2008 to improve ADA compliance in both the commercial and residential portions, including electrical upgrades, heating system installation, and various interior modifications, with work valued at over $50,000. Earlier records show some maintenance issues, including cracks and paint chipping reported in 2000, and various permits from the 1990s including reroofing work and attempts to modify commercial space into residential units. More recent history (2021-2025) shows typical urban challenges such as sidewalk cleaning needs, graffiti, and parking violations, though these are primarily external to the building itself. A notable planning record indicates a past issue with an unpermitted medical cannabis dispensary at the address, though this was subsequently abated. The building's permit history suggests ongoing maintenance and improvement work, with all major recent projects properly permitted and completed.

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Risk rating

How 506-508 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
31th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.0%
Moderate concern 32.1%
Severe concern 19.9%
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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506-508 14Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 24
Parking on sidewalk
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