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550 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3534017A 15 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 550 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 1928
2 or more units
15 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 1928
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area11,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3534017A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Scarabosio William & Annett 1806 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, three-story apartment building at 550 14th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Scarabosio Family Rev Trust, was constructed in 1928 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, it completed a mandatory soft story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $100,560, and received major electrical system upgrades in December 2022 with the installation of a new 400-amp main service and 16-meter socket. Two fire-related violations were recorded and addressed between 2016 and 2023 regarding fire extinguishers and alarm systems, with the most recent fire complaint in 2022 being resolved. The building has experienced recurring electrical and safety issues, including a 2024 complaint about a dilapidated steel ventilation stack with falling debris hazard, and a 2021 plumbing issue involving sink backups and inadequate electrical outlets.

The property has undergone various unit-specific renovations, including comprehensive remodeling of units 104 and 105 in 2013 (kitchen, bath, windows, and electrical systems), and completed essential maintenance work such as roof replacement (2012) and stucco repairs (2012). Multiple building violations were issued in 2019 related to fire safety, lead paint hazards, and various maintenance issues, though these were all abated by August 2021. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, with multiple reports of garbage and debris needing attention. While the building has had its share of maintenance and safety concerns over the years, most documented issues have been addressed through proper channels, though some recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 550 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

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
17thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 663 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
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

550 14Th St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Aug 21
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued

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