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194-196 Albion St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3568036 2 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 194-196 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area1,928 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3568036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robbins Michael
Mailing address
196 Albion St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
071406

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196 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
194 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 194-196 Albion Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Michael Robbins, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent building permit recorded in March 2020 for street space usage. In 2007, substantial repairs were completed to the rear stairs based on recommendations from the H.R. Wellington report, and earlier work included termite remediation in 1996, window replacements in 1991, kitchen renovations in 1991, and reroofing in 1990, indicating regular upkeep of the property over time.

The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris in the surrounding area, particularly in late 2024, with multiple reports filed between August and November 2024 regarding loose garbage, debris, and yard waste. There were also two encampment-related incidents near the property in October-November 2024, one of which required intervention by city services. A parking enforcement issue related to a blocked driveway was resolved in October 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with street maintenance and parking in the immediate vicinity. While the building itself appears to be maintained based on historical permit records, the surrounding area has faced consistent challenges with street cleanliness and encampments in recent months.

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Risk rating

How 194-196 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

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
89th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 88 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.0%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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The story over time

194-196 Albion St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request May 21
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 09
Garbage and debris

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