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158-162 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3544011 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 158-162 Dolores 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 1905
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area4,483 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3544011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rishi Varma Living Trust
Mailing address
Rishi Varma Trustee 158 Dolores St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
081720

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162 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
158 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
160 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 158-162 Dolores Street, owned by Rishi Varma Living Trust, has undergone significant improvements since 2017, including a completed two-story rear addition with deck and extensive interior remodeling valued at $265,000. Between late 2018 and early 2019, substantial safety upgrades were implemented, comprising the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the basement and first two floors, along with a sprinkler monitoring system. The building's modernizations continued with the addition of solar power in 2021, featuring two PV systems (7.26 kW and 4.95 kW) installed in May 2021.

The property's plumbing infrastructure received substantial updates in late 2018, with the installation of new bathrooms, kitchens, and other facilities, including a radiant HVAC system. Electrical upgrades included rewiring of multiple units in 2018-2019. A single plumbing complaint regarding an exterior drain connection to neighboring buildings was filed and promptly resolved within two days in December 2018. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, including a damaged side sewer vent cover issue in 2022 and several sidewalk cleaning matters between 2021-2024. While there have been occasional reports of sidewalk parking and debris issues in the vicinity, these are typical urban concerns and have generally been addressed through normal municipal channels.

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Risk rating

How 158-162 Dolores 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
68th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 256 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.6%
Moderate concern 19.9%
Severe concern 32.6%
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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158-162 Dolores St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 08
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sidewalk in front of property

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