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233 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3556033 9 units · 3 fl · 1916

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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 233 Dolores 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 1916
2 or more units
9 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area7,566 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3556033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Py Lee Realty 1265 Craig Ave Sonoma CA 95476
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 9-unit apartment building at 233 Dolores Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Berthoud Properties II LLC, was constructed in 1916 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $50,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Unit #8 received substantial renovations between 2015-2016, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, window replacements, and rewiring work totaling $88,000. The building has undergone periodic maintenance including reroofing projects in 2010 and 1993, brick veneer repair in 2009, and an underground electrical service conversion in 2003.

In recent years, the building has faced several compliance challenges, particularly regarding safety equipment and documentation. In late 2022, multiple violations were filed regarding fire escape maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, and compliance affidavits, though these were all abated by May 2023. Prior to this, an active complaint from 2019 regarding soft-story compliance had been issued, though it appears to have been resolved with the completion of the retrofit work. A fire incident in 2021 involved an alarm system issue that was promptly corrected. The property has also experienced some maintenance issues, including a 2020 complaint about rain gutters affecting a neighbor's property, though this issue was resolved. Recent exterior maintenance has been evident, with regular attention to parking and sidewalk cleanliness as shown in multiple 311 calls throughout 2023 and 2024, primarily related to parking violations and general street cleaning.

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Risk rating

How 233 Dolores 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
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

233 Dolores St event timeline

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2022
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 28
Building violation
Inspector yee performed a routine safety inspection of public and common areas. chapters 1, 2, & 3 of the san francisco housing code requir…
Building Violation (NOV)Nov 28
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