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824 Valencia St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3597071 3 units · 1908

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 Mission Dolores
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 824 Valencia 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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
Floors
Year built1908
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3597071
Ownership

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

Owner name
Colbert T Dare & Patty Chu
Mailing address
Alexanderson Properties 264 Fair Oaks St Suite 101 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
060499

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 824 Valencia Street, owned by Colbert T Dare and Patty Chu, has been experiencing significant surface issues throughout 2024, with multiple reports of graffiti affecting public spaces around the property. Between May and November 2024, there were at least six documented incidents of graffiti on the sidewalk, street furniture, and parking meters in the vicinity, all of which were addressed by city services. The most concerning recent issue is an open case from January 2024 regarding a lifted sidewalk defect, which represents a safety concern for pedestrians. Other maintenance matters have included instances of hazardous material removal (glass) in May 2024 and a report of waste on the street in April 2024.

On a more positive note, the building has undergone some improvements, including recent work to replace the entryway aluminum doors with new 36-inch wide ADA-compliant doors and hardware, demonstrating commitment to accessibility requirements. This work was properly permitted and approved, along with a historical business recognition for the adjacent Paxton Gate establishment. While the building has maintained compliance with necessary permits and inspections, the pattern of graffiti and sidewalk maintenance issues throughout 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with building surroundings that may affect resident experience and public safety.

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Risk rating

How 824 Valencia 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
62th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 304 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.4%
Moderate concern 22.9%
Severe concern 10.7%
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

824 Valencia St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 19
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestAug 12
Garbage and debris

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