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971-975 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3631020 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 971-975 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 1912
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1912
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
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,785 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3631020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Vernice Zanco 3140 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
March 01, 2022

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Included addresses

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975 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
973 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
971 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 971-975 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, owned by Zanco Trust The, has a complex history dating back to its 1912 construction. Most recently, the property underwent reroofing in 2017 at a cost of $17,800, and received underground electrical service improvements in 2004. A significant cluster of building violations was documented in early 2017, including issues with stairs, fire safety, security features, and more, though these were all abated by March 2017. The building experienced recurring maintenance challenges in the late 1990s, with tenant complaints in 1999 noting water leaks, window problems, and interior deterioration. A 2002 routine apartment inspection revealed multiple violations requiring correction, including issues with vent stacks, fireproofing, handrails, and lead paint concerns, which were addressed by 2004. More recently, in July 2017, there was a complaint about mold in one of the units. The property has been subject to regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent being in March 2017, covering all three units. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding street cleaning and debris removal, with the most recent instances occurring in late 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 971-975 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
51stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 921 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
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

971-975 Dolores St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Nov 07
Garbage and debris
electronics

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