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46-52 Dearborn St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3577046 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 46-52 Dearborn 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 1907
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1907
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,272 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3577046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chase Lila Lee & Liu Doroth 3340 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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52 Dearborn St, San Francisco, CA 94110
46 Dearborn St, San Francisco, CA 94110
48 Dearborn St, San Francisco, CA 94110
50 Dearborn St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 46-52 Dearborn Street, located in Mission Dolores, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone numerous renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most recently, in 2023, drywall replacement work was completed in the living room, following substantial renovations in 2022 that included bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements with a reported cost of $35,000. Similar updates were performed in 2021, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling with new fixtures and electrical work, costing $27,000. The building had several permits for water heater and heater furnace installations between 2011 and 2022, indicating ongoing maintenance of the building's systems.

Historical records show that the building faced multiple violations in 2002-2003, primarily related to fire safety and security issues, including requirements for fire extinguishers, broken window panes, gas meter instructions, and self-closing exterior door devices. These violations, along with others regarding combustible storage and lighting, were officially abated by January 2005. A notable complaint about unpermitted water heater installation was filed in 2011, which was resolved by February 2012. The building's exterior received attention in 2020 when concerns were raised about lead-based paint work without protective measures. Regular inspections and maintenance work have been documented throughout the years, including roofing work in 2006, exterior stair repairs in 2011, and comprehensive sheetrock replacement in 2006. Recent 311 calls (between 2018-2024) have primarily concerned street cleaning and maintenance issues in the vicinity of the building, rather than specific building-related problems, suggesting improved property maintenance in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 46-52 Dearborn 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
57th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 344 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.3%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 26.4%
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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2026
311 Request Jan 15
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