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976-978 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3630011 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 976-978 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
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,264 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3630011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fred Seid Bypass Trust
Mailing address
Laura & Carolyn Seid, Trust 1172 Island Dr Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
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978 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
976 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 976-978 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Fred Seid Bypass Trust, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years. Most notably, in 2002, the property faced multiple violations regarding stair repairs, combustible storage, and fire safety requirements, which were subsequently addressed through various permits, including repairs to the side stair and installation of new windows. The building's electrical system received a substantial upgrade in 2004 with a 200-amp service installation, and significant roof work was completed in 2001. A routine sidewalk maintenance issue was reported in 2018, which was resolved by city authorities.

The property has a documented history of addressing safety and maintenance concerns through proper permits and inspections, including a 2009 repair of the side stair's second floor stringer and deck floor. While there were multiple violations noted in 2002 and a fire safety concern in 2010, all issues were resolved and marked as "Not Active" with the appropriate correction dates. The building has maintained compliance with housing codes since the early 2000s, with all recent permits being properly issued and completed. The most recent building-related permit on record is from 2013 for street space use, with no subsequent major violations or complaints indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance with housing regulations.

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Risk rating

How 976-978 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
28th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1353 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.9%
Moderate concern 19.9%
Severe concern 35.1%
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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976-978 Dolores St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Feb 28
Reroofing about 2300 sq. ft. no hot works.
$38,800 · Complete

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