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735 Dolores St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3607057 3 units · 2 fl · 1956

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 735 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 1956
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1956
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1956
Total area3,868 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3607057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
735 Dolores St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
October 12, 2004

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 735 Dolores Street, owned by Lopez Fernan and constructed in 1956, has undergone several significant structural and safety-related improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2019, the building faced a critical safety issue with a failing concrete retaining wall at the north property line, showing vertical cracks, tilting, and bowing, which required monitoring and foundation repairs costing $2,000 that were completed in August 2019. Other major improvements include the installation of 12 new wood windows in 2018 ($16,500), a substantial deck replacement due to dry rot in 2008 ($85,000), and various unit-specific upgrades including a bathroom remodel in Unit #3 (2008), kitchen remodel (2005), and ceiling insulation work (2004). The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2002, 2006, and 2011, which facilitated necessary repairs such as fire safety improvements (recharging fire extinguishers and repairing exterior lighting) in 2006.

The building's infrastructure has seen several key upgrades, including the conversion of electrical service from overhead to underground in 2004, and various plumbing improvements such as vent piping replacement in 2015. A 2019 311 call regarding medical waste on the property was resolved, and a 2022 inquiry about tree maintenance was addressed by the Bureau of Urban Forestry. The property has also been approved for important modifications including a roof garden and new stair access as part of its condo conversion process. While the building has had its share of maintenance and safety issues, particularly regarding the retaining wall, records show that these have been addressed through appropriate permits and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 735 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
48thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 665 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
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Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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