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453-455 14Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3546025 6 units · 2 fl · 1911

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
26
FewerMore

This building has 26 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 453-455 14Th 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 1911
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.

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 1911
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 built1911
Total area5,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3546025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
October 03, 2018

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455 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
453 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 453-455 14th Street in Mission Dolores, constructed in 1911, has undergone significant modifications and faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building experienced serious concerns regarding fire safety and egress in 2022-2023, including a complaint about inadequate fire exits and emergency access, as well as issues with handrails, security gate locks, and smoke enclosure doors. The property underwent extensive improvements in 2015-2016, including the addition of fire safety systems such as sprinklers, a fire alarm system, and radiant heating throughout the building. The rear deck has been a recurring issue, with a 2020 permit for repairs being cancelled and a 2021 violation noting its construction without proper permits, though subsequent work in 2021 attempted to address this.

Recent inspections have revealed persistent maintenance issues, including an active complaint filed in January 2023 regarding inadequate heating, pest problems, and emergency exit access. Multiple violations were recorded in early 2023 related to sanitation (garbage receptacles), security (gatelock repairs), and building safety (handrails). The building underwent significant renovations in 2015-2016, including bathroom, laundry, and kitchen updates in all units, and the addition of new units at the basement level.

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Risk rating

How 453-455 14Th 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 783 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
DBI violation
likely
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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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Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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453-455 14Th St event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jun 03
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued

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