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149-151 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3545047 7 units · 3 fl · 1922

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 149-151 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
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area5,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3545047
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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151 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
149 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 7-unit apartment building at 149-151 Dolores Street, owned by Robert F. Sand and Dolores A. Liv, is a multi-family residential property constructed in 1922 and classified as Apartment 5 to 14 Units. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in May 2023 that included the installation of addressable smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn strobes throughout residential sleeping areas, along with a 200-amp underground service upgrade and 8-place meter equipment installation completed in 2003. The property completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2019, achieving compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements.

Historical records show that the building underwent a routine safety inspection in 2008 that resulted in several violations related to fire safety, including issues with fire extinguishers and gas meter instructions; however, all these violations were abated by January 2009. Since then, the building has maintained a relatively clean record, with only minor incidents recorded by the fire department (such as a cooking fire contained to a container and a malfunctioning alarm system) and regular maintenance updates. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024, though these are parking enforcement matters rather than building violations. More recently, there have been reports of garbage and debris issues in August 2024, which was resolved by city services. While the building's age and history reveal typical maintenance and safety upgrading patterns, the completed soft-story retrofit and recent fire system improvements indicate compliance with current safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 149-151 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
69thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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149-151 Dolores St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 02
Unit# 5: remodel kitchen- cabinets, countertops, appliances in kind. remodel bathroom- stall shower, vanity, toilet in kind. upgrade electrical subpanel.
$50,000 · Cancelled
Plumbing PermitMar 02
Unit#5: kitchen remodel - new sink, bath remodel, new stall shower, vanity, toilet

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