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556 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3534025D 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 556 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 1927
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,002 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3534025D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Albert Kent & Esteban-L
Mailing address
556 14th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 556 14th Street in Mission Dolores, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1927 and currently owned by Lee Albert Kent & Esteban-l. The building's maintenance history includes several significant improvements, most notably a major electrical upgrade in 2004 featuring a new 200-amp service, multiple lighting and receptacle installations, though this permit is now listed as expired. That same year, bathroom renovations were completed at a cost of $25,000, involving the replacement of damaged tiles, tub, and toilet. Infrastructure work includes sewer repairs conducted in 2008, along with street space and sidewalk repairs in 2004 and 2008, though these street-related permits had minimal associated costs.

The property has experienced notable recent activity, particularly in late 2024, with multiple parking enforcement incidents recorded in December 2024, where citations were issued for driveway blocking violations, totaling at least eight such incidents between October and December 2024. Additionally, there were two occurrences of garbage and debris issues requiring attention in December 2024, one involving liquid spills and another concerning loose garbage, though in one case no work was deemed necessary. While the building's structural and systems improvements from earlier years (2004-2008) show proper maintenance attention to basic infrastructure, the recent pattern of parking violations and street cleanliness issues suggests ongoing external challenges affecting the immediate vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 556 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
85th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.3%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 15.0%
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

556 14Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 21
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 04
Blocking driveway cite only

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