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552-554 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3534025C 4 units · 2 fl · 1935

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 552-554 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 1935
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 built1935
Total area4,814 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3534025C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mendel Joel P & Mccullaugh
Mailing address
70 Rosemont Pl San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
031119

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Included addresses

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554 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
70 Rosemont Pl, San Francisco, CA 94103
552 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
72 Rosemont Pl, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 552-554 14th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Joel P. Mendel and Mccullaugh, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2016. Major work includes a comprehensive renovation of the top unit in 2017 valued at $95,000, window replacements, and various unit updates including HVAC system installations. The building received extensive electrical upgrades between 2016-2020, including a standard EV charger installation in 2020 and complete rewiring of multiple units with modern electrical features.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, though there was one complaint in 2017 regarding window installation compliance that is marked as not active. Historical records show a serious plumbing issue in 2012 involving a non-functioning toilet that required intervention but was resolved within two days. Recent building activity has focused on maintaining and upgrading shared spaces, including a new roof terrace construction filed in 2022, while various plumbing and electrical permits suggest ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts. The building's location has experienced some environmental challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris in 2024, though these appear to be related to the surrounding area rather than the building itself. Fire incident records show only routine calls with no civilian injuries recorded, indicating the building's safety systems are functioning properly.

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Risk rating

How 552-554 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
58th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 336 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.0%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 31.4%
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

552-554 14Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 10
Blocking driveway cite tow

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