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225 Duboce Ave

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3534067 6 units · 2 fl · 1958

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 225 Duboce Ave 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 1958
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1958
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area4,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3534067
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1228 Treat Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
April 13, 2020

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Initial analysis

225 Duboce Avenue is a two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1958, currently owned by Shelter 225 LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story retrofit work (Tier 3) and installing a comprehensive fire safety system including sprinklers throughout the ground floor and a new fire alarm system, demonstrating compliance with current safety codes. Between 2020-2022, extensive renovations were carried out including the conversion of the ground floor garage into three accessory dwelling units (ADUs), complete building-wide HVAC upgrades with new furnaces for all units, and comprehensive plumbing and electrical system modernization. The building's electrical infrastructure was upgraded to 200 amps with 10 meters, and all units received new sub-panels.

The property has experienced some maintenance and safety management issues in the past, including multiple violations in 2003-2009 related to fire escape maintenance and safety equipment, though these were subsequently resolved. A 2022 complaint regarding trash storage blocking emergency exits was filed but is no longer active. While there have been several fire alarm activations recorded, all were due to system malfunctions or false alarms with no injuries reported. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have primarily concerned street and sidewalk maintenance issues outside the building, rather than internal building concerns. The most recent building inspections and permit completions indicate that major safety upgrade requirements have been met, including the installation of fire sprinklers, new HVAC systems, and modernization of electrical and plumbing systems throughout the building.

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Risk rating

How 225 Duboce Ave'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
24thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

225 Duboce Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jul 29
Pavement defect
Street Defect
311 RequestJul 01
Garbage and debris

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