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1279-1281 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6534019 3 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 1279-1281 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6534019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kridler 2009 Trust
Mailing address
Kridler Charles C & Barbara 2238 Hyde St Apt 8 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1279 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1279 A Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1281 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1279-1281 Dolores Street is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1904 and currently owned by the Kridler 2009 Trust. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably a major renovation in September 2024 involving bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom remodeling, along with the replacement of an old furnace with a mini-split system. These updates are accompanied by new electrical work including the replacement of knob & tube wiring, installation of new lights, outlets, and ventilation systems. The electrical infrastructure received substantial upgrades earlier in 2024, including the replacement of the main breaker panel and installation of a new subpanel in the basement. Plumbing improvements are also ongoing, with current work focusing on bathroom and kitchen remodeling and installation of new plumbing systems.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, with a new sewer lateral installed in 2022 and various gas supply improvements between 2016-2017. Historical records show routine housing inspections in 2001, 2009, and 2017, which identified several violations related to fire safety, security, and building code compliance, though all were subsequently abated. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, particularly in early 2015 with multiple incidents of sewage backup issues reported through 311 calls. Additional maintenance requests have included tree pruning (2015), parking enforcement (2021), and various vehicle-related issues in the vicinity. Recent permits and work demonstrate ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the building's systems, with multiple recent permits focusing on modernizing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems for improved safety and functionality.

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Risk rating

How 1279-1281 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
39th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.0%
Moderate concern 26.7%
Severe concern 17.3%
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

1279-1281 Dolores St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 24
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
Plumbing PermitAug 07
Relocate tub/shower combo , sink and toilet in kitchen and sink dishwasher in kitchen

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