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400 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3579001 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
29
FewerMore

This building has 29 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 400 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 1925
2 or more units
12 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 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3579001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1193 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 01, 1989

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 400 Dolores Street, owned by Victor G & Farah Makras, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant safety system upgrades over recent years. Most notably, in January 2024, the building completed an upgrade to its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, which followed a similar fire system replacement in 2015. The building's infrastructure has seen improvements including a conversion from overhead to underground electrical service in 2003, and a sprinkler system installation in 2012.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have emerged, particularly during 2023-2024, including multiple heating system issues with complaints about inadequate heat during summer 2023, water damage, and window maintenance problems following a painting project. A general maintenance complaint filed in January 2023 noted various issues including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance, interior surface conditions, and potential lead paint concerns. The building has experienced recurring heating system problems over the years, with similar complaints in 2008. While there was a carbon monoxide incident recorded (with no injuries), a 2022 fire escape complaint was determined to have no merit, though a hazardous materials issue was documented and corrected.

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Risk rating

How 400 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 775 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
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
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

400 Dolores St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 14
Close out exhaust holes in kitchen, close out holes where air is returning into the kitchen sheetrock install over exhaust hole. to be done for all units. all work is interior.
$3,500 · Issued
DBI ComplaintJun 30
Stove ventilation hoods for gas stoves in all 12 units constructed without permit some time ago and now termination for ventilation has been shoddily covered up & taped over.

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