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170-174 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3544013 3 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 170-174 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area5,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3544013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cypress Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Wong Ian Hoi Ming & Chiu Di 2240 Evergreen Point Rd Medina WA 98039
Last sale
032321

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174 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
172 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
170 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit residential building at 170-174 Dolores Street, built in 1915, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, in 2019, the property received substantial safety upgrades including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 91 sprinklers throughout, a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring, and various plumbing and electrical improvements totaling over $30,000. The building's units underwent extensive remodeling in 2018, with updates to water, sewer, and gas lines, as well as electrical systems, including new bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities in all three units. A major roof deck and light well infill project was also approved, along with bathroom and closet reconfigurations across multiple floors.

The property has experienced some maintenance and safety issues in the past, particularly during 2017 when multiple violations were recorded, including problems with heating, electrical outlets, stairs, windows, and a rodent infestation. However, all these violations were officially abated by July 2017. Two tenant buyouts were conducted in June 2018, with compensation amounts ranging from approximately $28,000 to $30,000 per tenant. Recent complaints have primarily been related to building maintenance and urban issues in the surrounding area, with several 311 calls in 2024 regarding encampments, tree maintenance, and pavement defects near the property. The building's fire safety systems were briefly investigated in 2020 but were determined to have no merit. The property is currently owned by Cypress Family Trust and has been maintained as a multi-family residential building throughout its history.

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Risk rating

How 170-174 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
61th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 312 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.4%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 14.0%
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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170-174 Dolores St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Sep 13
Blocking driveway cite tow
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