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155 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3545046 6 units · 2 fl · 1919

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 155 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 1919
2 or more units
6 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 1919
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 built1919
Total area4,386 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3545046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ellis Ross Anderson 922 Springfield Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 6-unit apartment building at 155 Dolores Street, built in 1919, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing approximately $19,404, which included the installation of addressable smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and horn strobes to improve fire safety compliance. The property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 (Tier 4), demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Other major improvements include a sewer line replacement in 2020, reroofing work in 2019, and a conversion to underground electrical service in 2003.

The building has experienced some safety and compliance issues, though these have generally been addressed promptly. A boiler permit violation was recorded in December 2022, which was abated within weeks. In late 2023, the building received fire violations related to alarm system maintenance and exit obstructions, though these were marked as abated. Historical records indicate routine inspections and some safety concerns in 2008, including issues with fire extinguishers and gas metering equipment, which were resolved. The property has maintained its basic systems through periodic updates, including a steam boiler installation in 2006 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, while the owners have generally responded to violations and complaints in a timely manner. Recent 311 calls regarding the property primarily concern street maintenance issues such as lighting and garbage removal, which are external to the building's management and maintenance systems.

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Risk rating

How 155 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
66thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 272 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

155 Dolores St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 16
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 09
Blocking driveway cite only

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