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1801 15Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3556001 9 units · 3 fl · 1924

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
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1801 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 1924
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1924
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area5,787 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3556001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ronald Losch 203 Flamingo Rd #110 Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1801 15th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Frances Malakis 2012 Tr and constructed in 1924, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past years. Most recently, in October 2024, the building received violations for both alarm system and fire extinguisher maintenance issues that were subsequently abated. In 2021, the property underwent repairs to address multiple violations, including installation of handrails, window repairs, stair repairs, and addressing wall cracks, all of which were completed by January 2022. The building has an active soft-story retrofit compliance status (Tier 3), confirming that required seismic improvements have been completed.

Historically, the property has faced various maintenance challenges, including unauthorized window replacements (2013-2014), a failed attempt to convert the garage to additional dwelling units (2016), and multiple fire alarm system outages. A routine inspection in 2021 revealed several violations related to building safety, security, and maintenance that were subsequently addressed. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have primarily concerned graffiti issues, with multiple instances reported between January 2024 and January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 1801 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
10thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 719 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1801 15Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 22
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311 RequestJun 24
Garbage and debris

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