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1813-1817 15Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3556048 6 units · 4 fl · 1910

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 1813-1817 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 1910
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 1910
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
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area5,098 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3556048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1020 Kearny St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
060320

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1813 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1813 A 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1817 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1815 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 1813-1817 15th Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1910, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over recent years, most notably a comprehensive seismic retrofit completed in 2018 (Soft Story Tier 3) that included major structural upgrades and the addition of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The building underwent substantial improvements in 2018-2019, including a $636,523 renovation of five apartments, common areas, and the basement passageway, along with the installation of a comprehensive sprinkler system throughout the building with both basement and window sprinklers. Infrastructure upgrades included new plumbing systems, radiant heat systems, and complete electrical rewiring of all apartments in 2019, ensuring modern safety and comfort standards.

The property has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, though it experienced some fire safety violations in 2022 related to sprinkler/standpipe systems, which were addressed promptly. Historical records from 2002 show multiple building violations regarding fire safety equipment and building maintenance, but these were all resolved by November 2002. Recent maintenance concerns have primarily involved exterior issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris outside the building, though these were mostly closed as "No Work Needed" or "Resolved." The building's recent history since 2018 has been marked by significant investment in safety systems, including a new sprinkler monitoring system and various routine safety inspections that have generally shown good compliance. Three tenant buyouts occurred in 2017 at values between $60,000 and $100,000, though the specific reasons are not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1813-1817 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
31th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.7%
Moderate concern 32.2%
Severe concern 34.0%
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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1813-1817 15Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 07
Not offensive
building residential
311 RequestApr 23
Garbage and debris

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