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1147-1149 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6511027 5 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
29
FewerMore

This building has 29 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1147-1149 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 1908
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1908
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6511027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
960 Union St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
May 01, 1991

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1149 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1147 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1147-1149 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, owned by Rainer Albert, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1908. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in early 2018 at a cost of $52,000, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with multiple sewer backup incidents reported between 2015-2022, and underwent a house trap replacement in 2014. In 2017, the building faced several violations that were subsequently addressed, including weatherproofing repairs, electrical issues, and ventilation problems, all of which were abated by February 2018. More recent improvements include a 2020 electrical panel upgrade and the installation of a third-floor water heater.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of addressing structural and safety concerns over the years. Historical records show previous deck repairs (2002), termite damage remediation (1991), and various compliance requirements being addressed in the late 1980s. Several complaints from 2017 indicated issues with ventilation, fire safety equipment, drainage, and exterior maintenance, though all were resolved within a year. The most recent tenant-related complaint as of October 2018 was regarding partially operational kitchen and bedroom windows. Outside of building-specific issues, there have been occasional sidewalk and parking concerns reported through 311 calls, with a notable sidewalk defect still showing as open since 2021.

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Risk rating

How 1147-1149 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1447 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1147-1149 Dolores St event timeline

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2020
Electrical Permit Jul 31
Add house meter, sub panel 30a disconnect. connect existing house circuits to new house panel.
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