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1040 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 3649036 21 units · 3 fl · 1958

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1040 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 1958
2 or more units
21 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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1958
Total area15,126 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3649036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ferrigno Family Living Trus
Mailing address
Christopher B & Virginia L 1010 Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
062201

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Initial analysis

Located in Noe Valley, the 21-unit, three-story apartment building at 1040 Dolores Street, owned by the Ferrigno Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1958 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, in September 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire system upgrade costing $28,000, including new panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency horns in all units. However, a new fire violation was issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, which remains open as of the latest records. The building has a documented history of maintenance including multiple roofing projects (1996, 2013, and 2018), deck and rail replacements (2000), and significant dry rot repairs (2000). Safety systems have been regularly updated, including a 2013 fire alarm replacement and the installation of new emergency lighting systems in response to previous violations. Recent complaints in August 2024 regarding illegal room conversions and unpermitted work were filed but have since been recorded as not active. The property has experienced various infrastructure issues, particularly with the sidewalk, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2020 and 2024 regarding defects, though most of these were resolved with no significant findings. Recent inspections have generally shown compliance, though there are currently two open issues: the 2023 fire violation and an August 2023 sewer issue that is still in progress.

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Risk rating

How 1040 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
5th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1785 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.6%
Moderate concern 43.2%
Severe concern 34.2%
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

1040 Dolores St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Feb 06
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors.
Filed
Electrical PermitFeb 06
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors.

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