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231-233 Dorland St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3580039 3 units · 2 fl · 1885

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 231-233 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 1885
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1885
Total area2,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3580039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elizabeth M Sage Tr
Mailing address
Elizabeth M Sage, Ttee 2031 Baker St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
051402

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233 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
231 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 231-233 Dorland Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1885, has undergone several significant changes and improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in late 2022, the property received substantial safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system with wireless radio, pull station, heat and smoke detectors, along with mandatory horn upgrades to meet current fire code standards, representing a committed investment in resident safety. The building's history shows a systematic evolution from a two-unit to a three-unit structure, with the conversion completed in 1998 that included the installation of a new garage/driveway. Various maintenance and improvements have been carried out over the years, including foundation work, appliance replacements, and handrail repairs.

The property has faced several challenges over its history, particularly in the 1990s, with multiple building complaints regarding deteriorated conditions, illegal units, and safety concerns such as a collapsing back porch and garbage issues that were ultimately addressed by 1998. A notable fire safety violation in 2011 regarding a wooden utility ladder was promptly abated within two months. Recent years have shown a pattern of urban maintenance issues in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls in 2019-2021 primarily related to street cleaning needs, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The most recent building-related permits and inspections indicate active maintenance and compliance with modern safety standards, suggesting a proactive approach to building management in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 231-233 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
89th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 141 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.1%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

231-233 Dorland St event timeline

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

2022
Electrical Permit Dec 29
New fire alarm system, ifp 75,wireless radio,pull station,heat and smoke detector
Complete
Building PermitSep 09
Voluntart system replacement & mandatory lf horns upgrade to meet sffc 2019 ces 1103.7.6.1

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