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1785 15Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3555036 9 units · 6 fl · 2017

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1785 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 2017
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2017
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units9
Floors6
Year built2017
Total area9,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3555036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Thomas Hunt 964 Natoma St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
November 10, 2011

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 1785 15th Street, located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, is a newly constructed 6-story multi-family residential building containing 9 dwelling units, completed after significant development activity from 2014 to 2017. The original structure was demolished to make way for this building, which was developed by Kerman Morris Architects and includes no off-street parking facilities. The construction period saw substantial safety improvements, including the installation of a comprehensive automatic fire alarm system and fire sprinkler system in 2017, along with a new 400-amp electrical service with multiple meters and panels. Numerous plumbing improvements were also implemented, including installation of water heaters and piping for multiple fan coil units.

The building's construction phase generated multiple complaints from neighboring properties, particularly regarding water intrusion and foundation damage issues, with complaints filed in 2016-2017 about construction debris, safety hazards, and unauthorized access to neighboring roofs. The property faced several vacant building ordinance violations in 2013-2014, though these were subsequently abated. Recent records from 2024-2025 show ongoing maintenance concerns in the surrounding area, including various reports of garbage and debris, though these issues appear to be external to the building itself. The property's development was approved through multiple planning processes, with final approvals reflecting the increased unit count from 8 to 9 during construction.

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Risk rating

How 1785 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

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
13thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 695 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
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.

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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

1785 15Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jan 08
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestJan 07
Offensive

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