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179 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3545029 8 units · 4 fl · 1922

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 179 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 1922
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1922
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
Units8
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area5,249 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3545029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
June 30, 2017

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 179 Dolores Street, constructed in 1922, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2022, the building completed a comprehensive fire system upgrade worth $26,700, including a new panel, smoke detectors, and other safety features. Unit renovations have been a focus of recent work, with substantial improvements made to Unit 6 in 2020 (including new bedroom and kitchen features, washer/dryer installation) and Unit 9 in 2017 (including kitchen and bathroom relocations). The building has maintained active attention to safety systems, with the recent fire system replacement in 2022 and previous upgrades in 2019, though some earlier fire alarm work was canceled.

The property experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in 2024, with active violations including damaged walls/ceilings, malfunctioning smoke detectors, a broken refrigerator, and damaged screens, all of which were abated by September 2024. Historical records show periodic inspections and some past violations, including a 2019 fire violation related to permit issues, though most have been resolved. The building's permit history indicates regular maintenance work, including reroofing projects in 2021 and 1992, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls have been primarily related to external matters such as street space usage and abandoned vehicle reports. While the building has faced various challenges over the years, recent permits and completed work suggest ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the property, with particular attention to fire safety systems and unit improvements.

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Risk rating

How 179 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

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
44thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 447 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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179 Dolores St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 27 Serious
Building violation
Located at the ground floor in laundry room. two dryers are not functional. one washer is not functional.
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 27
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