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223 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3606080 2 units · 2 fl · 1920

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 223 Liberty 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 1920
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area1,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3606080
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stephen & Deborah Dells Fml
Mailing address
3536 21st St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
031721

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 223 Liberty Street, owned by Stephen & Deborah Dells Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1920 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, particularly in 2020, when it received comprehensive updates including kitchen remodels (with costs ranging from $40,000 to $98,000), bathroom renovations on multiple floors, and the installation of two furnaces with associated electrical work totaling $98,000. Additional improvements during this period included new laundry facilities, waterproofing of shower pans, and complete rewiring for modern amenities. Earlier renovations from 2009-2010 included kitchen remodeling, living/dining room modifications, and reroofing work, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the property.

The building's recent history has been relatively stable regarding major issues, with most activity related to planned improvements rather than reactive maintenance. The property has experienced typical urban neighborhood incidents documented through 311 calls, primarily relating to parking enforcement and street maintenance, with a notable concentration of parking-related issues in 2024 following a period of COVID-19-related enforcement changes. Other civic matters have included occasional issues with street cleaning, sidewalk access, and city infrastructure like street signs, though these were generally promptly resolved by responsible authorities. The building's comprehensive renovation history, particularly the 2020 upgrades, suggests proactive property maintenance and modernization efforts by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 223 Liberty 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
99th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.4%
Moderate concern 5.7%
Severe concern 2.0%
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

223 Liberty St event timeline

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

2020
Plumbing Permit Nov 03
Work category: 1m; installing two furnace and ventilation
Complete
Plumbing PermitSep 29
Work category: 1p; waterproofing of one shower pan

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