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239-247 Dorland St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3580037 5 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 239-247 Dorland 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 1905
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area6,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3580037
Ownership

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

Owner name
D&B Seyranian Survivor'S Tr
Mailing address
Seyranian Bonnie L Trustee 1133 El Camino Real #6 South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
060904

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239 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
247 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
245 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
243 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
241 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit residential building at 239-247 Dorland Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a two-story, multi-family apartment structure built in 1905 and currently owned by the D&b Seyranian Survivor's Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (at a cost of $40,000) to enhance seismic safety. Other major maintenance work includes a gas line replacement in 2015, new 200-amp electrical service installation in 2005, and a roof replacement in 1991, all of which were properly completed according to records.

The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges throughout its history, particularly notable in 2001-2002 when multiple violations were documented, including issues with smoke detectors, stairs, security bars, and combustible storage. These violations were all addressed and abated by February 2001. More recent concerns include a 2011 complaint about peeling exterior paint and a 2003 report regarding kitchen cabinet issues, though these problems were subsequently resolved. There have been five documented fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries or significant damage. The building is classified as Tier 3 in the city's soft-story program, with all required work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

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Risk rating

How 239-247 Dorland 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
32th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 869 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.3%
Moderate concern 27.9%
Severe concern 29.8%
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

239-247 Dorland St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Mar 27
Remove tar & gravel roof, install modified bitumen roof, hot work
$20,000 · Issued

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