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1265 Dolores St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6534021A 6 units · 2 fl · 1961

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1265 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 1961
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area3,828 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6534021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peterson Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Peterson Lawrence A & Victo 888 Darien Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
092707

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1265 Dolores Street in Noe Valley, currently owned by Peterson Revocable Trust and built in 1961, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $135,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance includes a complete reroofing in 2021 ($9,000) and the installation of a new 75-gallon water heater in 2009, with earlier water heater strapping work attempted in 2009 also on record. The building has a history of addressing various structural concerns, including repair of dry rot damage in 2005 ($6,000) and replacement of the rear deck in 2002.

The property has faced multiple safety inspections and violations over its history, most notably in 2001 when several fire safety issues were identified, including problems with handrails, fire escape equipment, egress obstructions, and fire proofing materials. These violations were ultimately resolved by July 2002. Additional issues were documented in 2013 regarding combustible storage and a ceiling collapse, both of which were promptly addressed. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of basic systems, including electrical upgrades such as underground conversion completed in 2004. Recent 311 calls near the property (from 2015 to 2023) have mostly related to external issues like parking concerns, street cleaning matters, and utility maintenance, with only one documented electrical issue (a flickering streetlight) in 2015 that was resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1265 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
23th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1447 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.0%
Moderate concern 20.7%
Severe concern 36.3%
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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1265 Dolores St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 13
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other contained hazardous waste

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