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961 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3631022 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 961 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3631022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mueller August Fred Trustee
Mailing address
961 Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
062700

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Initial analysis

961 Dolores Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by August Fred Mueller Trustee. The property is undergoing significant modernization, with multiple active building permits issued in 2024-2025 totaling over $600,000 in construction work. This includes comprehensive interior remodeling of both units (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom updates), foundation replacement, window modifications, stucco repairs, and the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building. The current renovations also encompass substantial plumbing upgrades, including the installation of new radiant heat systems, multiple bathrooms, kitchen fixtures, and water heating systems.

Recent maintenance and improvements suggest proactive property management, though there have been some construction-related impacts on the surrounding area, including multiple reports of blocked parking spaces due to construction materials in September-October 2024. The building's infrastructure is receiving a complete overhaul, including new electrical wiring and service conversion to underground utilities, while historical records reveal previous updates such as sewer line replacement (2009) and roofing work (1995). A flooding incident related to sewer infrastructure was reported and resolved in November 2024, though this appears to be a street-level issue. The property's renovation work has generated some temporary disruption in the neighborhood as evidenced by several 311 calls, but all related issues have been promptly addressed according to official records.

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Risk rating

How 961 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
94th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.5%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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961 Dolores St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 26
Rebuild non complying rear deck
$10,000 · Issued
Planning RecordNov 26
REBUILD EXISTING NON-CONFORMING REAR DECK THAT EXISTED PRE-2003 IN SAME LOCATION PER PLANS, PER PC SECTION 188.1.

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