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921 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3631033 14 units · 3 fl · 1971

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 921 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 1971
2 or more units
14 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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1971
Total area10,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3631033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rachel S Bernstein Living T
Mailing address
Bernstein Rachel S Trustee 198 Gold Mine Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
011907

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Initial analysis

921 Dolores Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, containing 14 units and constructed in 1971. The property has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past few years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (required for Tier 3 buildings), replacement of weatherproofing on siding in 2023, and comprehensive electrical upgrades including a 400-amp service installation and Federal Pacific panel replacement in October 2024. In late 2022, the building faced multiple violations related to safety systems, including fire system maintenance and weatherproofing issues, which were all abated by February 2023 through prompt remediation work costing approximately $45,000.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2006 and 2017 related to fire escapes, blocked exits, and alarm systems, though most have been resolved. Noteworthy incidents include three fire-related events recorded in the building's history, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance includes an $18,000 fire system upgrade in 2022 and regular inspections addressing various safety concerns. The property has also experienced issues with building maintenance in the past, including problems with window mold, outdated fire safety systems, and compliance violations, though these have generally been addressed through proper channels. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking and public works issues outside the building, rather than internal building concerns.

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Risk rating

How 921 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
2th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1841 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.8%
Moderate concern 62.3%
Severe concern 15.8%
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

921 Dolores St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 10
Public works
bsm complaint

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