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1779-1781 15Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3555037 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
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 1779-1781 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,387 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3555037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wan Leslie & Keller Brian
Mailing address
1781 15th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
111616

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1781 A 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1779 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1781 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1779-1781 15th Street in Mission Dolores has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably a major vertical addition project completed in 2020 that expanded the building from three to four units and added new bedrooms. In early 2023-2024, substantial fire safety upgrades were implemented, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the building with dedicated fire service, followed by a sprinkler monitoring system. The property has also seen major infrastructure improvements, such as a complete electrical rewiring in 2022, solar panel installations in 2017 and 2024, and multiple plumbing system upgrades, including kitchen and bathroom remodels across different units.

Despite these improvements, there have been some ongoing concerns. Most notably, there is currently an active complaint filed in June 2024 regarding early-morning construction noise (6 AM - 6 PM) that has reportedly been disturbing neighbors, along with some historical concerns about construction impact on neighboring properties' light and air in 2022. The building had a series of housing violations in 2018, including issues with plumbing, electrical systems, security features, and sanitation, all of which were officially abated by May 2018. Recent utility improvements include a new boiler and heating system installed in late 2024. The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though these are primarily municipal maintenance matters rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1779-1781 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
59th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 328 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.2%
Moderate concern 28.1%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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1779-1781 15Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 31
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 02
Garbage and debris

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