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551-555 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

4
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
147
311 Calls
15
Permits

Risk Assessment

16
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 16% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 551-555 Duboce Avenue, built in 1906, has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements, particularly in recent years. The property completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit program requirements and received its Certificate of Final Completion.

Recent major upgrades include a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement in 2023 to comply with current fire code requirements, the installation of new sprinklers throughout the ground floor, and the addition of an ADU in the basement. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with violations noted in 2024, 2021, and 2018, though most were promptly corrected.

Historical concerns included a 2016 mold complaint, 2014 lead paint handling issues, and various fire safety violations in the early 2000s, all of which have been addressed. The property underwent substantial improvements between 2016-2024, including unit renovations, electrical updates, and infrastructure upgrades, with the most recent work focusing on fire safety compliance and ADU construction. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to exterior maintenance and parking issues, though these are generally typical for the area and not directly related to building safety or habitability.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Duboce Triangle.

Building Characteristics

Total units 9
Year built 1906
Total area 6006 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units
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Key Building Statistics

4
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
0
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
1
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
147
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
15
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 551 Duboce Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 553 Duboce Ave, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 555 Duboce Ave, San Francisco CA 94117

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551-555 Duboce Ave Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Dennis J Breen 1996 Lvg TruBreen Dennis J Trustee 614 Steiner St #3 San Francisco CA 94117

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551-555 Duboce Ave Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 551-555 Duboce Ave, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-08 11:27:14+00:00 Graffiti Public PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivesignal_box Closed
2025-07-01 13:52:51+00:00 Graffiti Private PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivesidewalk_in_front_of_property Closed
2025-07-01 13:52:51+00:00 Graffiti Public PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivesignal_box Open
2025-06-23 16:50:46+00:00 Graffiti Public PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivesignal_box Closed
2025-06-18 08:35:47+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisother_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2023-05-18 00:00:00+00:002023-05-18 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesCommon areas Not Active View on DBI
2020-06-03 00:00:00+00:002023-10-24 00:00:00+00:00Code Enforcement SectionFailure to comply with tier iii, mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit per chapter 34b of the sfbc. permit inspections incomplete Not Active View on DBI
2020-01-28 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionAt 551 duboce avenue. --- customer states that the contractor has been out there for 7 months but has not started any construction on the building. customer states that they have over 60 feet of parking space, on walter but nothing is taking place. permit# 1521342 (311 sr#11996375) Not Active View on DBI
2019-10-04 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 02-oct-19; time last observed: all day ; identity of person performing the work: reporting this anonymously. v; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: duboce triangle is a parking starved neighborhood and this owner and his / her contractor continue (and repeatedly, on this project and previous projects) obtain permits for 8-10 parking spots on walter and duboce. they typically use 2 or so. they also reserve from 7pm-6pm and saturdays, making it harder to park at night and requiring early morning moves. they don't use them during these times and have seen the landlord aggressively "patrolling" and adding aggressive signage about parking permit vandalism. we have done projects ourselves and understand the need but being reasonable and neighborly about timing, and actual need would be appreciated. please do not grant them this many permits or remove some of them. looks like they j Not Active View on DBI
2016-04-13 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesMold in the kitchen, bathroom, floor Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. inspector yee performed a routine safety inspection of public and common areas. chapters 1, 2, & 3 of the san francisco housing code require that the department of building inspection perform periodic health & safety inspections of residential property. this routine inspection was conducted to assure that all requirements have been met per attached routine inspection checklist. 551 duboce building sectionnot active
2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z provide for compliance affidavit (sfhc 420.4, 907.211 and 340.1.6.1 ) complete the 420 affidavit provided for self certification for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. provide to inspector at the time of reinspection, send to inspector yee at 49 south van ness avenue, san francisco, ca 94103, fax to (628) 652-3709 or email the forms to dennis.yee@sfgov.org. building sectionnot active
2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. your cooperation is appreciated. other sectionnot active
2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z provide for compliance affidavit (sfhc 604 ) complete the 604 affidavit provided for self certification for structural maintenance. provide to inspector at the time of reinspection, send to inspector yee at 49 south van ness avenue, san francisco, ca 94103, fax to (628) 652-3709 or email the forms to dennis.yee@sfgov.org. building sectionnot active
2020-06-03T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Nonenot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z551 - 555 Duboce Avealarm system maintained abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
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Building Permits

Permit records for 551-555 Duboce Ave.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

DateProject AddressDescriptionApplicant
551 DUBOCE AVE 94114Add one c4 ADU per ORD 162-16 at rear, bottom level of existing 9 unit building. At rear bottom level, minor enlargement of wall openings for new fenestration.Cline, James
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Tenant Buyouts

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