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544 Guerrero St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3578008 6 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 544 Guerrero 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 1925
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 1925
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 built1925
Total area6,690 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3578008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Primavera Partners 1193 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
010798

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit building at 544 Guerrero Street in Mission Dolores, constructed in 1925 and owned by 544 Guerrero St LLC, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly in 2023. The property has been classified as a nuisance under Section 1001-d of the San Francisco Housing Code due to multiple violations, including improper storage of combustible materials in the unsprinklered garage associated with unit 3, peeling interior surfaces, and access issues during inspections. These violations are documented in four Notices of Violation filed in August and September 2023. A concerning fire safety issue was reported in June 2025 regarding a fireplace in apartment #3 that allegedly leaks smoke into apartment #5 when in use. The building has recently undergone some improvements, including the upgrade of its fire alarm system in February 2023 to comply with Section 1103.7.6.1, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in living and bedroom areas at a cost of $21,600. Historical records show regular maintenance challenges, with 85 311 service requests filed in the past seven years, including multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, and four Department of Building Inspection (DBI) complaints between 2023-2025, all of which have been marked as not active. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing efforts to address various interior and exterior maintenance issues, though concerns about resident safety and compliance with building codes persist as evidenced by the recent violations and classification as a nuisance property.

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Risk rating

How 544 Guerrero 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
9th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 727 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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 size

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.3%
Moderate concern 42.6%
Severe concern 45.1%
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

544 Guerrero St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestApr 21
Blocking driveway cite only

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