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878 Dolores St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3619016 6 units · 2 fl · 1966

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 878 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 1966
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1966
Total area4,884 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3619016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dolores Apartment Llc
Mailing address
Ha T Nguyen 3580 Finch Pl Fremont CA 94555
Last sale
071613

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 878 Dolores St, owned by Dolores Apartment LLC, has undergone significant maintenance and upgrading work since 2018, with particular attention to unit renovations and building safety improvements. Most notably, the building completed a seismic retrofit as a Tier 3 soft-story building, bringing it into compliance with modern safety standards. Recent asbestos abatement work has been performed in multiple units, including the removal of acoustic ceilings in Bedrooms of Units 1 and 4, with the latter unit also undergoing comprehensive renovation including bathroom and kitchen updates costing approximately $26,000. Unit 3 has seen substantial improvements, including bathroom repairs, kitchen cabinet replacements, and electrical upgrades such as the relocation of the FPE panel and installation of LED recessed lighting.

The building has maintained active upkeep of its exterior, with recent projects including the replacement of wood siding with fiber cement on the back left side of the building in 2023 and new garage door installation in 2019. While there have been some maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, including sidewalk defects and tree-related concerns between 2020-2022, most have been resolved. A notable building-related complaint from 2016 regarding a tripping hazard at the entrance was abated within a month. The property has undergone routine apartment house inspections in 2002 and 2006, with all issues being addressed promptly. The building's systems have seen regular updates, including plumbing work for bathroom and kitchen renovations and electrical system improvements, with the most recent electrical work completed in September 2023.

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Risk rating

How 878 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
56th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.9%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 19.5%
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

878 Dolores St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 17
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202406033575. all work is complete.
$1 · Filed
Building PermitMay 20
Unit 4: revision to permit 202406033575. remove all bathroom remodel work from scope.

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