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1828 15Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3545098 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1828 15Th 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 1964
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,314 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3545098
Ownership

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

Owner name
Machule-Chen Trust
Mailing address
Darren H Machule & Phyllis 1090 Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
122716

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1828 15th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Machule-chen Trust, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2023, the building received electrical upgrades including the replacement of the Federal Pacific house panel and Zinsco disconnects across all apartments. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2023 (Tier 4) after previously being in compliance work status since 2016. Other major improvements include a reroofing project in 2015 ($20,000), and historical records show window replacements and dry rot repairs were completed in 1999, along with fire damage repairs in 1994.

The property underwent a routine safety inspection in 2022 that resulted in multiple violations, all of which were promptly abated by April 6, 2022. These violations included concerns about egress obstructions, combustible storage, lead paint hazards, and various fire safety issues. The building's maintenance record shows attention to safety requirements, with ground electrode installation in 2017 and successful resolution of all 2022 violations. The property has had regular inspections and permit updates indicating ongoing maintenance, including the most recent electrical system overhaul in 2023. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the street and sidewalk conditions near the property, these are typical urban maintenance issues and not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 1828 15Th 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
13th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 695 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.3%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 71.0%
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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The story over time

1828 15Th St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 27
Unit #1 relocate panel from closet to open area
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Electrical PermitMay 27
Unit #6 relocate panel from closet to open area

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