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972-974 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3630010 4 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 972-974 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 1904
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,472 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3630010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goldman Gavin H
Mailing address
34 Carmichael Way Groton MA 01450
Last sale
050921

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972 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
974 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 972-974 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, owned by Gavin H. Goldman, consists of four TIC units and was constructed in 1904. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial being a complete foundation replacement completed in 2020 at a cost of $125,000, and recent maintenance work in 2022 involving the installation of roof and wall vents on the rear detached garage. Between 2010-2021, the building received extensive updates including comprehensive plumbing renovations featuring new instantaneous water heaters, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and electrical system upgrades across all units. The property has maintained compliance with routine housing inspections, though there was one building complaint in 2010 regarding unauthorized vinyl window installation that was promptly addressed.

Recent activity at the property indicates ongoing maintenance needs, with a sewage backup incident in May 2023 and an open excessive noise complaint from September 2024. The building's infrastructure improvements from 2010 included significant plumbing work with the installation of new water lines, washer/dryer units, and comprehensive electrical system upgrades. The property has also undergone several routine inspections through Housing Inspection Services in 2002 and 2008, with no significant violations noted. Recent service requests from 2022-2024 include general maintenance inquiries and a tree removal notice for an overgrown ficus tree at a nearby address (966 Dolores). The building's maintenance history shows consistent upkeep, with most permits marked as completed, and only one expired plumbing permit in 2021 related to shower pan installation work.

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Risk rating

How 972-974 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
39th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.2%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 29.9%
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

972-974 Dolores St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Sep 06
Rear detacged garage - install 14" demed roof vents (2) on (e) garage(signle story) roof and (2) exterior wall vents. not visible from the street.
$100 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJan 31
Work category: 1p; installation of one shower pan.

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