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165-171 Albion St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3568018 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 165-171 Albion 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1908
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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area8,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3568018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Sergio Iantomo 2170 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

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167 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
165 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
169 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
171 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
165 A Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 165-171 Albion Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Golden Properties LLC, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations to maintain safety and compliance with current building codes. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $87,000 to comply with seismic safety requirements. In 2021, the property experienced multiple maintenance issues that were promptly addressed, including repairs to handrails (both interior and exterior stairwells) and various building systems such as plumbing and electrical components. These issues were documented through multiple building violations and complaints between July and August 2021, all of which were resolved within a short timeframe.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety and habitability concerns, with past issues including water damage repairs in 2012, the removal of an unauthorized exterior wooden utility ladder in 2009, and various electrical system upgrades in 2005. Recent activity at the property has included several 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to general maintenance matters such as garbage and debris, noise complaints, and graffiti, indicating ongoing tenant concerns about building upkeep and neighborhood conditions. There was a brief period of unauthorized commercial activity (referred to as "debasement" comedy events with alcohol service) reported in 2017, which was addressed through proper channels. The building's fire safety history shows typical false alarms and detector activations with no reported injuries, and multiple fire code violations from 2017 that were determined to have "No Merit" by early 2018.

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Risk rating

How 165-171 Albion 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
20thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

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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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 57%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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165-171 Albion St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 25
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311 RequestMar 14
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