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389-393 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3567028A 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 389-393 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 1909
2 or more units
3 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 1909
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3567028A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
493 Hill St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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389 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
391 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
393 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 389-393 Dolores Street, owned by Brian Wilson, is a three-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1909 in the Mission Dolores neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably recent electrical upgrades in 2024, including the replacement of three Federal Pacific panels and an underground service conversion with 100A service and three meters. Previous major work includes a reroofing project in 1999, foundation anchoring in 1995, and multiple unit renovations in the 1990s, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in unit 389 and a kitchen remodel in 1992. The building has maintained compliance with housing inspections, with routine safety inspections conducted in 2000, 2009, and 2010 showing no persistent issues.

Recent activity around the property includes multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024, primarily related to external maintenance issues such as garbage and debris cleanup, parking violations, and graffiti. Of particular note is a cluster of garbage-related incidents throughout 2024, including three separate reports of furniture and debris on or near the property. The most recent electrical upgrades and previous structural improvements suggest proactive maintenance of the building systems, though the frequency of recent sanitation-related complaints may indicate challenges with exterior maintenance or neighborhood conditions.

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Risk rating

How 389-393 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
55thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 360 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

389-393 Dolores St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 31
Garbage and debris
electronics
311 RequestJul 22
Garbage and debris

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