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531-535 Dolores St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3587041 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

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
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 531-535 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 1923
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area5,011 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3587041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Janakiram Nundu & Amarshi J
Mailing address
535a Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
082919

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535 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
533 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
535 A Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
531 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 531-535 Dolores Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1923, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, between 2020 and 2021, the property underwent extensive repairs including water damage remediation, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and electrical system upgrades. Multiple plumbing improvements were also completed during this period, including the installation of heating systems and new fixtures throughout the building. In July 2021, the building received nine building violations related to various safety and maintenance issues, including problems with smoke detectors, window seals, dryer exhausts, and heating systems. These violations were all abated by August 2023.

More recent concerns include a shattered street-facing window in April 2023 (which was promptly addressed) and a general maintenance complaint filed in January 2024. The building has a documented history of routine inspections and several significant renovation projects, including a major electrical overhaul in 2018 that involved installing new systems for multiple units. The property experienced one recorded fire incident with no civilian injuries, classified as an unintentional occurrence. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) primarily relate to external maintenance issues, including graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety systems. The most recent work includes structural maintenance, garbage and debris management, and parking enforcement issues, which have all been resolved through appropriate city services.

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Risk rating

How 531-535 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

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
8th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 735 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.2%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 67.8%
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

531-535 Dolores St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 02
Building violation
It is the property owners responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this no…
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 02
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